Würzburger Trap
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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 next turn white can move his king to d2, attacking the bishop.
[edit] References
- Hooper, David and Kenneth Whyld (1996). The Oxford Companion To Chess. Oxford University. ISBN 0-19-280049-3.