intermediate ~10 min
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Philidor Counterattack Trap

Philidor Defense tactical trap

Lesson
Philidor Counterattack Trap
Step 1/6

Black counters in the center with ...f5/e5 ideas, luring White’s pieces into pins and forks. Highlights the danger of underestimating a solid setup.

Opening: Philidor Defense (C41)

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