intermediate ~10 min
trapenglish openingqueen-trap

English Botvinnik Queen Trap

English Opening tactical trap

Lesson
English Botvinnik Queen Trap
Step 1/6

Queen ventures to b2 and is boxed in by Rb1–Na4–c5 ideas. Teaches prophylaxis and tempo-gaining attacks on the queen.

Opening: English Opening (A26)

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