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This Trick Defeats 2700+ ELO Opponents in 8 Moves! 😱

January 3, 2023 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you a chess opening trick in the third most played opening against 1.e4, the French Defense. This variation is very tricky that even 2700+ rated players got trapped and lost in 8 moves!

Most importantly, it happens after the most played moves by Black in the Classical Variation, Steinitz Variation.

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00:00 Chess Opening Trick to Win in 8 Moves
00:29 5.Qh5, aggressive and tricky variation
01:29 Knight pair assaulting Black
03:15 Black queen trapped out of nowhere!
03:38 Proof: 2700 rated players got trapped!
04:01 If Black plays cxd4 before Nc6
04:48 Can you find the best move for White?
05:03 if Black plays 5…g6

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