Opening Traps
Openings
Haxo Gambit: The Scotch Trap That Devours the Unprepared
If you enjoy tactical chaos, early fireworks, and forcing your opponent to dance awkwardly around the board: say hello to...
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9 Easy Traps in Mikenas Defense
The Mikenas Defense begins with the rare and flexible 1.d4 Nc6. While it may seem offbeat, this sideline contains hidden...
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How to Defend Against Gambits in Chess
Discover essential methods to refute gambits in chess: accept or decline them wisely, master Morra and Najdorf Poisoned Pawn defenses, and...
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Blackmar–Diemer Gambit and 15 Ways to Win
The Blackmar–Diemer Gambit (BDG) is a bold and controversial chess opening where White sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances....
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The Orangutan Opening: When Real Rebels Start with 1.b4
Among the many first moves in chess, few are as whimsical, eccentric, and surprisingly rich as 1.b4, a move known...
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11 Tactical Traps and Pitfalls in the Grob Opening
This rare and unconventional opening The Grob, also known as the Spike Opening, is named after Swiss International Master Henry...
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10 Chess Tricks to Win Fast
Some might say not to rely on chess tricks and traps to play openings, and I agree. But if you want to have some more fun and win a game quickly, why not learn these traps?
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Siberian Trap: Lose a Queen or be Checkmated
Have you heard of the Siberian Trap in chess? No, it's not a weapon used to hunt tigers. It's a tricky maneuver used to win a queen or deliver checkmate.
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10 Most Effective Traps in Englund Gambit
Learning these traps in the Englund Gambit, you will be able to win a bishop, a queen or even checkmate in less than 10 moves.
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Noah’s Ark Trap: Best way to win a piece
68% of the time, players unknowingly stepped into the Noah's Ark Trap when it was already in place. Read this article to avoid losing a game after just 8 moves.