Chess in 40 SecondsBeat the Blackburne Shilling
White to move. Take the right piece.
Snort left his e5 pawn hanging. It's a trap — find a safer capture.
Hint
The e5 pawn is bait. Is there something better to take?
Answer
Nxd4 — Safe! Take the knight, not the pawn. Now Black's trick is gone.
The tempting mistake
Taking on e5 is the trap: his queen jumps to g5 and wins.
The idea
A free pawn in the opening is often bait. Always ask: why is it free?
This defense is one of 30 quick puzzles in the Chess in 40 Seconds trainer: find the move on the board, get a hint if you're stuck, and learn the idea so you never fall for it in your own games.