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Légal's Mate

Chess Trap #1 · Beginner · chessin40seconds.com/1

White to move. Mate in 1.

You gave Snort your queen, and he took the bait. Now mate him.

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Hint

One of your pieces hasn't joined the attack yet.

Answer

Nd5# — Checkmate! Three minor pieces beat the queen. The oldest trap there is.

The idea

A queen sacrifice can pay off: three small pieces can trap a king that grabs too much.

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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