intermediate ~10 min
traprussian defense (petrov)initiative

Stafford Gambit Trap

Russian Defense (Petrov) tactical trap

Lesson
Stafford Gambit Trap
Step 1/6

After 3.Nxe5 Nc6!, Black ambushes with Qh4 and Bc5 motifs against f2/h2. Teaches piece activity and tactical compensation for a pawn.

Opening: Russian Defense (Petrov) (C41)

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