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The Stafford Gambit

Chess Trap #11 · Intermediate · chessin40seconds.com/11

Black to move. Mate in 1.

Snort took your queen, and his king stepped out. Mate him.

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Hint

White's king is out in the open. Check it from far away.

Answer

Bg4# — Checkmate! You gave the queen and still won.

The idea

A king that walks out early is easy to hunt. Long-range pieces check from far away.

This chess trap 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.

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