beginner ~8 min
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Légal's Mate (Italian/Paris Trap)

Italian Game tactical trap

Lesson
Légal's Mate (Italian/Paris Trap)
Step 1/6

A classical miniature where White tempts ...Bxd1 and then sacrifices the queen to deliver a smothered checkmate with Nd5# or Nc7#. Teaches overprotection of e5 and the danger of greedy captures.

Opening: Italian Game (C50)

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