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The Fried Liver Attack

Trap · Intermediate · chessin40seconds.com/2

White to move. Find the knight sacrifice.

Snort took back on d5. His king's shelter has a weak spot. Find it.

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Hint

The weakest square near his king is f7.

Answer

Nxf7 — Nxf7! The king has to come out, and White attacks with everything.

The idea

Knight takes f7 drags the king out — then every piece joins the attack.

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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