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 VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 10.0/10 (1 vote cast)

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 VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Ruy Lopez, Mortimer Trap

The Mortimer Trap in the Ruy Lopez, attributed to James Mortimer and set by black for white. VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)