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Chess Opening Traps – Tricks, Pitfalls, and Quick Wins
Opening traps are tactical sequences that occur early in the game, usually punishing an opponent for breaking opening principles or playing greedily. Knowing these traps helps you avoid them—and spring them on unsuspecting opponents!
Traps in Gambits (1.d4 and 1.e4)
When pawns are sacrificed, complications—and traps—often follow.
Traps in Standard Defenses
Sneaky pitfalls in popular openings like the Sicilian, Berlin, and QGD.