intermediate ~10 min
trapslav defensepawn-structure

Noteboom Trap (Slav)

Slav Defense tactical trap

Lesson
Noteboom Trap (Slav)
Step 1/6

Black’s ...c4 and ...b5/...b4 ideas can trap a bishop or win material if White is careless. Demonstrates pawn chains and minority play tactics early.

Opening: Slav Defense (D31)

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