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Chess Traps #10: Two Knights Defence Trap

intermediate
ChessNetworkTrapsTwo knights defense

Trying to land a fork on the weakest point in the black position, f7, is an all too common tactic. In the Two Knights Defense however, white had best be aware of black's counterattacking idea, since there is a silent and deadly strike as early as move 7 that can ultimately lead to the loss of the white queen, or even king via smothered mate!

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