Chess in 40 SecondsEscape Noah's Ark
White to move. Save your bishop first.
Snort left a pawn on d4. Taking it costs you a bishop.
Hint
Your bishop on b3 can get trapped. Free it before grabbing anything.
Answer
Bd5 — Correct! The bishop is out of the ark. Grab the pawn later.
The tempting mistake
Taking the pawn is the trap: c5, then c4, and your bishop is stuck.
The idea
Before you grab, check if a piece can get boxed in by pawns.
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.