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List of chess traps

In chess, a trap is a move which tempts the opponent to play a bad move. Traps are common in all phases of the game; in the opening, some traps have occurred often enough that they have acquired names. If the opponent sees through the trap, it can backfire.

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In chess, a trap is a move which tempts the opponent to play a bad move.1 Traps are common in all phases of the game; in the opening, some traps have occurred often enough that they have acquired names. If the opponent sees through the trap, it can backfire.1

List of chess traps

Ordered by chess opening:

See also

See also

References

References

  1. Horowitz, I. A. (1971). All About Chess. New York: Macmillan. pp. 46–47. LCCN 75131476.