The Halosar Trap of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit

The Halosar Trap of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit is a great trap for white to set in a blitz game at club level. This video covers the main themes.

Other resources:

Wikipedia – Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
Wikibooks – Blackmar-Diemer Gambit

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A Trap in the Torre Attack

This video shows a common trap black can fall into while playing against the Torre Attack.

Other resources:

Wikipedia – Torre Attack

A trap in the Benoni

This video highlights a simple trap if white is not careful in the Benoni, accepts the gambit and tries to hold onto the pawn.

Related posts:

Benoni Defense
Benoni Defense – a brief introduction

Other resources:

Wikipedia – Benoni Defense
Wikibooks – Benoni Defense
Chessgames.com – Benoni Defense

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Ruy Lopez, Mortimer Trap

The Mortimer Trap in the Ruy Lopez, attributed to James Mortimer and set by black for white.

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