Opening Tutorial · Traps

Spot the threat, then play the safe reply

Every trap is a two-step puzzle: first tap the threatened piece or square on the board, then play the safe defence (or punishment).

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Defend against trapLevel 1L1-M2-3 — The Italian: the quiet replies and the trick
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Italian: 3...Nd4, never grab e5 (White loses)
Setup moves: e4 e5 Nf3 Nc6 Bc4 Nd4
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Step 1: Tap the threatened piece or square on the board

Step 1 · What's the threat?

Your opponent just played Nd4. Before touching a piece: what is the trap square or bait piece? Tap it on the board.

Step 2 · Play the safe reply on the board

Unlocks as soon as you tap the threatened square in Step 1.