You know what happens to kids who bring their Queen out too soon, don't you? It's BLACK to move. How can he punish White for playing such a foolish move? |
Here's your next question. Think of a really good move for White in this position. |
It's DISCOVERED CHECK! Black must get out of check and next move White will capture the Queen. |
In this position Black's just CAPTURED a Pawn on d4. White has a very strong move here, using an AMBUSH. Can you find it? |
Here's the position after the winning move. White's Bishop CHECKS the Black King and DISCOVERS an attack on the Black Queen. This is another idea that happens over and over again. Get used to it!! |
White's THREATENING the Black Queen - and also a KNIGHT FORK on c7. But Black can turn the tables with an AMBUSH. Can you find it? |
You might have seen this position before. How can White use a DISCOVERED ATTACK to win a piece? |
Once again, the position after the DISCOVERED ATTACK. White's CAPTURED a KNIGHT (also THREATENING the Black Queen) and after Black recaptures he'll be able to take a Bishop for free. |
There's one thing that's even stronger than a DISCOVERED CHECK. That's a DOUBLE CHECK. The DOUBLE CHECK has been called the ATOM BOMB of the chessboard. |
It's White's move. His Queen is THREATENED but he's not worried about that. He can play a DOUBLE CHECK. Can you find the best move? |
Now let's see if you can remember the COPYCAT TRAP. What move did we play for White here?
Nb1-c3
d2-d3
Qd1-e2 Nf3xe5 |
Qd1-e2
Qd1-f3
Qd1-g4 Qd1-h5 |
Ne5-c6
Ne5xd7
Ne5xf7 Ne5-g6 |
You're Black. White's just moved his Pawn from d2 to d4. What would you play?
Bc5xd4
Nc6xd4
e5xd4 Something else |
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