One of my all time favorite opening traps is the Lasker Trap in the Queens Gambit Declined: Albin Counter-Gambit. Today, I had the pleasure of using the Lasker Trap to full effect in an online blitz game. Below I explain how the Lasker Trap works so you can win with it as well. Albin Counter-Gambit,ContinueContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 66”
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#Chess Position Worth Sharing 127
Oftentimes, an introduction to a specific situation that requires deep thought is just the inspiration we need to spark new developments in our chess ability. Here is a mate in two by Александр Ажусин that a student of mine found immensely satisfying to solve. Enjoy…