Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Stranded Bishop Trap

Today’s trap appears in the English opening and the position arose in many games at the top level. Nevertheless, many top players were victims of it, because the move Black has at his disposal looks very natural.

Black fell into this trap because was not aware of the danger. It’s a typical example of playing routine moves in the opening.

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