Chess in 40 SecondsBeat Légal's Mate
Black to move. Don't take it.
Snort just left his queen hanging. It's bait.
Hint
Taking the queen gets you mated. Remove the attacker instead.
Answer
dxe5 — Correct! No knight, no mate. You're a pawn down, but your king is safe.
The tempting mistake
Taking the queen is the trap: Bxf7+, Ke7, Nd5 and it's mate.
The idea
When a queen is free, ask why. Kill the attacker first.
This defense is one of 41 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.