beginner ~8 min
trapmodern defensetempo

Modern Defense a6 Sidestep Trap

Modern Defense tactical trap

Lesson
Modern Defense a6 Sidestep Trap
Step 1/6

After a lax ...a6/...b5 plan, White strikes with e5! and queenside tactics; misplaced pieces get trapped. Shows timing vs. hypermodern setups.

Opening: Modern Defense (B06)

Read the note, then continue.