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trap10 lines · 7 forks
Caro-Kann: Smothered Mate Trap
In the 4...Nd7 line, 5.Qe2 threatens 6.Nd6#; Black's natural 5...Ngf6?? allows it, while the correct 5...Ndf6 leaves White comfortably better.
In the 4...Nd7 line, 5.Qe2 threatens 6.Nd6#; Black's natural 5...Ngf6?? allows it, while the correct 5...Ndf6 leaves White comfortably better.