Kent Junior Chess Association (KJCA) Coaching

Another opening trap.

The game opened with the Queen’s Gambit and it’s White to play.

Can White win the d5 pawn?

Answer to Puzzle No. 19

After 1…. c x d4, 2 c x d4 Nxd4? 3 N x d4 Q x d4??, White wins the Black Queen with a discovered attack, playing 4 Bb5 +

Black’s best move is 1…. Bd7, threatening now to take the pawn. A lively game can result.