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Siberian Trap: Lose a Queen or be Checkmated

December 12, 2024February 6, 2024 by XB
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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.

Categories Openings Tags Opening Traps, openings, Siberian Trap 1 Comment

10 Most Effective Traps in Englund Gambit

December 12, 2024February 5, 2024 by XB
a white pawn standing next to a black pawn on a chess board

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.

Categories Openings Tags Englund Gambit, Opening Traps, openings 1 Comment

Noah’s Ark Trap: Best way to win a piece

December 12, 2024January 31, 2024 by XB
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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.

Categories Openings Tags Noah's Ark Trap, Opening Traps, openings 2 Comments

Elephant Trap: Art of Deception in Chess Openings

December 12, 2024January 28, 2024 by NM
An elephant sitting on a chess board

Mastering the Elephant Trap in chess can lead to winning a piece in just 8 moves. This trap is deceptive and has caused over 60,000 players to fall victim to its tactics.

Categories Openings Tags Elephant Trap, Opening Traps, openings 1 Comment

Legal Trap: How to checkmate in 8 moves

December 12, 2024January 26, 2024 by NM
A chess board with a Legal Trap checkmate

Do you know that chess grandmasters have always missed the legal trap when there’s a chance? You could do it better than them with this article.

Categories Openings Tags Legal Trap, Opening Traps, openings 1 Comment

Lasker Trap: How to win a chess game in 7 moves

December 12, 2024January 24, 2024 by XB
Chess board about Lasker Trap

Many, including advanced players and Masters, have fallen into the Lasker Trap. So, this article will guide you in both executing and defending against the trap effectively.

Categories Openings Tags Lasker Trap, Opening Traps, openings 2 Comments

Fishing Pole Trap: How to execute

December 12, 2024January 23, 2024 by XB
chess board with queen, knight and a fishing pole.

The Fishing Pole Trap is a tricky one, and even grandmasters have found themselves caught in its snare by club players. Let’s prepare to beat much stronger opponents.

Categories Openings Tags Fishing Pole Trap, Opening Traps, openings 2 Comments

Chess Openings for Intermediate Players (Ratings from 1000 to 1800)

December 12, 2024January 6, 2024 by XB
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This article dives into chess openings, both quiet and aggressive ones, for players who have elo or online rating from 1000 to 1800. It aims to broaden understanding and enhance gameplay.

Categories Openings Tags intermediate, openings 4 Comments
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