knight tricks knight sacrifice

Win in 10 Popular Chess Openings with a Knight Sacrifice

If there is a piece that can be associated with tricks and traps, it would be the knight. Knights are the trickiest chess pieces on …

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Caro-Kann as White

Destroy Black’s Most Solid Caro-Kann as White in Just 10 Moves

If you play 1.e4 as white, chances are you’ve come across the Caro-Kann Defense — especially if your opponent has been watching a certain fast-talking …

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Catalan Chess Opening

Catalan Opening Explained in 20 Minutes | Chess Crash Course

The Catalan Opening is one of the most respected and versatile chess openings. It is a favorite of both world champions and everyday players alike. …

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Rules from Capablanca

Rules From Capablanca: Crush the King’s Gambit for Black

Jose Raul Capablanca was undefeated in classical tournament for 8 straight years from February 1916 to March 1924. Along the way he defeated the 2nd …

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traps from real games

7 Checkmate Traps From Real Games (Including Super GMs)

In this lesson, we’ll take a look at the top 7 most unbelievable checkmates. These opening traps that have occurred in thousands of real chess …

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best opening traps

3 Rare and Best Opening Traps for 2024

In this lesson, I’d like to share with you the top 3 best chess opening traps to catch your opponents off guard. These traps are …

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Ruy Lopez trap

Ruy Lopez Trap That Works Even Against A 2800-Rated GM!

In this lesson, I’m excited to share with you an evil chess opening trap in the Ruy Lopez. You can use it against beginners and …

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alien gambit

Alien Gambit | Learn the Ideas, TRAPS, and Refutation

In this lesson, we’ll discuss the UFO – an unidentified freaky opening. Kidding aside, this is the Alien Gambit. The Alien Gambit is a trending …

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punish scholar's

5 Ways to Brutally Punish Scholar’s Mate

More than 50 million chess players have tried the dirty Scholar’s Mate trick (a.k.a the four-move checkmate. In this lesson, I’ll share with you the …

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Englund Gambit Counter

Englund Gambit Counter: Beat This Opening as White

In this lesson, I’d like to show you how to counter and beat one of the most annoying and tricky chess openings by Black, the …

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win in 4 moves

How to Win a Chess Game in 4 Moves

Winning in chess in just four moves is known as the “Four-Move Checkmate” or “Scholar’s Mate.” It’s a quick and satisfying way to win a …

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Tennison Gambit Trap

Tennison Gambit Trap: Deadly Chess TRAP to Win in 8 Moves!

In this lesson, I’m excited to share with you a tricky chess opening gambit for White. It’s a trap in the Tennison Gambit which happens …

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Bobby Fischer's Opening Trap

Bobby Fischer’s Chess Opening Trap | Key Tactical Pattern

Bobby Fischer’s brilliance in chess is legendary, and one of his most remarkable victories showcased a devastating opening trap. In this article, we will unravel …

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