Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Trap in Cozio Defence

The Cozio Defence is one of the oldest and rare variations of the Ruy Lopez.
In that Defence, Black gives up the centre intending to play complicated positions with mutual chances.
In today’s example, Black fails in his plan and he falls into a trap.

Dear reader, observe the importance of dominating the central squares of the board.

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