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Tarrasch Trap

A classical trap in the Ruy Lopez Open Defense where Black gets excellent piece activity.

Move Sequence

1.e4e52.Nf3Nc63.Bb5a64.Ba4Nf65.O-ONxe46.d4b57.Bb3d58.dxe5Be69.c3Bc510.Nbd2O-O

Step-by-Step Explanation

1

Black takes on e4 in the Open Ruy Lopez

2

After d5, Black gets strong central pawns

3

Be6 and Bc5 create pressure on f2

4

Black achieves active piece play with a dangerous initiative

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