intermediate ~10 min
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Vienna Meitner–Pillsbury Trap

Vienna Game tactical trap

Lesson
Vienna Meitner–Pillsbury Trap
Step 1/6

After f4 and Bc4, Black’s ...Qh4+ ideas backfire vs. precise defense; White counters on f7/h7 with tempo. Teaches calculated counterpunching.

Opening: Vienna Game (C26)

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