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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
White plays the Vienna Gambit. Black's next move is thought to be the best reply.
Black tries to win a pawn, but instead loses a piece.
The black bishop on c2 is trapped, and next turn white can move his king to d2, attacking the bishop.