intermediate ~10 min
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Kieseritzky Trap (King’s Gambit)

King’s Gambit Accepted tactical trap

Lesson
Kieseritzky Trap (King’s Gambit)
Step 1/6

Black’s greed on g4/f4 lets White seize the initiative with Qh5+ and Bc4 motifs. Reinforces development and king safety over pawn hoarding.

Opening: King’s Gambit Accepted (C39)

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