Showing posts with label Ryder Gambit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ryder Gambit. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Halosar Trap

The Halosar Trap is derived from the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. 

1. d4, d5
2. e4?! ....

The start of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. 

2. .... dxe4
3. Nc3, Nf6
4. f3, exf3
5. Qxf3?! ....

The Ryder Gambit.  White allows the d-pawn to be captured and lays a trap.

5. .... Qxd4
6. Be3, Qb4
7. 0-0-0, Bg4


8. Nb5 ....

White threatens mate by Nxc7. 

8. .... Na6
9. Qxb7, Qe4
10. Qxa6, Qxe3+

Worse is 10....Bxd1, 11. Kxd1 Rd8+, 12. Bd2 and White is winning.  For example 12....Ng4 13. Nxc7+ Kd7, 14. Qxa7 ....


11. Kb1, Qc5


12. Nf3 ....

White threatens Qb7 and wins either the a-pawn or the c-pawn by force.