advanced ~12 min
traptwo knights defensecounterattack

Traxler Counterattack Trap (Wilkes–Barre)

Two Knights Defense tactical trap

Lesson
Traxler Counterattack Trap (Wilkes–Barre)
Step 1/6

Black ignores the attack on f7 with ...Bc5!? aiming at f2 and the white king. Teaches counterattacking principles and tactical resourcefulness in sharp openings.

Opening: Two Knights Defense (C57)

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