Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Noah’s Ark Trap Backfired
We have seen how in the Noah’s Ark Trap, the bishop is trapped by the opponent’s chain of pawns. Capablanca had the chance to use that trap in his game against Steiner in 1929....
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Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Alekhine Overlooks a Trap
The International Chess Tournament held in New York from March 6 to April 18, 1924, was one of the most remarkable chess tournaments ever. Three World Champions took part in it: Alexander Alekhine, José...
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Symmetrical Noah Ark’s Trap
In the Italian Game, White usually plays his/her pieces around the centre, preparing a central expansion with d4. Although this expansion is White’s main plan, sometimes is delayed for some moves. If you are...
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Noah Ark’s Trap
The Noah Ark’s trap happens in a variation of the Ruy Lopez, when a chain of black pawns traps the ‘spanish bishop’. This trap mainly appears in games between beginners. It is extremely improbable...
