intermediateSmith-Morra Gambit♚ Black to play+35 XP

Siberian Trap

A cunning trap where Black wins material with a queen attack.

Move Sequence

1.d4d52.c4e63.Nc3Nf64.Nf3Bb45.Bg5dxc46.e4c57.Bxc4cxd48.Nxd4Qa5

Step-by-Step Explanation

1

Black plays Bb4 pinning the knight early

2

After taking on c4 and d4, Black opens the position

3

Qa5 attacks the pinned knight and the bishop on g5

4

White cannot defend both pieces simultaneously

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