Würzburger Trap

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This article uses algebraic notation to describe chess moves.
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a8 b8 c8 d8 e8 f8 g8 h8
a7 b7 c7 d7 e7 f7 g7 h7
a6 b6 c6 d6 e6 f6 g6 h6
a5 b5 c5 d5 e5 f5 g5 h5
a4 b4 c4 d4 e4 f4 g4 h4
a3 b3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 h3
a2 b2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 h2
a1 b1 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 h1
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Position after 12.b3
The bishop on c2 is lost

The Würzburger Trap is a chess opening trap in the Vienna Gambit. It was named around 1930 for German banker Max Würzburger.

The trap begins with the moves

1. e4 e5
2. Nc3 Nf6
3. f4

White plays the Vienna Gambit. Black's next move is thought to be the best reply.

3. ... d5
4. fxe5 Nxe4
5. d3 Qh4+
6. g3 Nxg3
7. Nf3 Qh5
8. Nxd5 Bg4
9. Nf4 Bxf3
10. Nxh5 Bxd1
11. hxg3 Bxc2?

Black tries to win a pawn, but instead loses a piece.

12. b3

(See diagram.) The black bishop on c2 is trapped, and White wins a piece.

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