Chess in 40 SecondsThe Elephant Trap
Black to move. Give up your queen to win.
Snort just grabbed the d5 pawn. Take back — even though your queen hangs.
Hint
If White takes your queen, a bishop check wins it back.
Answer
Nxd5 — Nxd5! If Bxd8, then Bb4+ and Black wins a piece back with interest.
The idea
If he grabs your queen, a bishop check on b4 wins it back — with an extra piece.
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.