intermediate ~10 min
trapruy lópez (old steinitz)central-tactics

Mortimer Trap

Ruy López (Old Steinitz) tactical trap

Lesson
Mortimer Trap
Step 1/6

Black plays ...Nxe4 in response to d4, luring White into tactical landmines against the uncastled king. Emphasizes central tension and hidden pins on the e-file.

Opening: Ruy López (Old Steinitz) (C62)

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