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advancedKing's Gambit♚ Black to play+40 XP

King's Gambit Trap

A trap where Black counter-attacks in the King's Gambit with piece activity.

Move Sequence

1.e4e52.f4exf43.Nf3g54.h4g45.Ne5Nf66.Bc4d57.exd5Bd68.d4Nh5

Step-by-Step Explanation

Black advances g5-g4 pushing the knight away

Ne5 looks strong but Black develops rapidly

Bd6 attacks the knight on e5

Nh5 eyes f4 and g3, preparing a kingside attack

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King's Gambit Trap

Move Sequence

Step-by-Step Explanation

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