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beginnerPhilidor Defense♔ White to play+30 XP

Philidor Trap

A queen sacrifice leading to a spectacular checkmate with minor pieces.

Move Sequence

1.e4e52.Nf3d63.Bc4Bg44.Nc3g65.Nxe5Bxd16.Bxf7+Ke77.Nd5#

Step-by-Step Explanation

White sacrifices the queen with Nxe5, inviting Bxd1

Bxf7+ forces the king to e7

Nd5# is checkmate — the two knights and bishop create a net

Similar to Legal's Trap but from the Philidor Defense

Move Annotations

1. e4Standard

e5The Philidor

2. Nf3Develops

d6Attacks f7

3. Bc4Pins the knight — mistake!

Bg4Develops but weakens dark squares

4. Nc3Aggressive

g6Nxe5 threatens queen and f7

5. Nxe5Black greedily takes the queen

Bxd1Bishop sacrifice with check

6. Bxf7+Forced king move

Ke7Checkmate!

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Philidor Trap

Move Sequence

Step-by-Step Explanation

Move Annotations

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