5 Best Chess Opening Traps in the Queen's Gambit

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov presents to you the 5 best chess opening traps in the Queen’s Gambit, which follows the move order 1.d4 d5 2.c4. The gambit (pawn sacrifice by White) when declined by Black with 2…e6, we arrive at the variation Queen’s Gambit Declined. In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov covers the traps for both continuations 2…dxc4, when Black accepts the gambit, and 2…e6, when Black declines the gambit.
Also, he shows the traps for both White's and Black's sides. Some of these traps are classical, which you may have seen already if you are a more advanced player and have used them to surprise your opponents.
And what is special about all these traps is that you can play them ‘freely’ - meaning that even if your opponent is smart enough not to fall into these traps, it won’t affect your position in any way. You can just continue playing normal moves, and the position would be balanced.
Spoiler alert: The fourth world chess champion, Alexander Alekhine, actually missed to see one of these traps.
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[@patrociniolopez4153]

😊

[@maxmeza3450]

That last trap is absolutely savage

[@pattabiramans]

But in that too, the king can go to adjacent black square of queen instead of taking knight, then queen is saved

[@joelocke9612]

@@pattabiramans No, it can't - the black Queen prevents that.

[@rubenvargas276]

The last trap couldn't the opponent choose to castle?

[@yeeteshpulstya9890]

Man I'd cry if I someone did that to me.

[@sarinshrestha970]

Haha yeah

[@shepshape2585]

At 58 years old I'm just starting my journey with chess. So much to learn. I already knew the basics, the names of the pieces, how they moved etc... But from there I was/am lost. It's addictive though, and every time I win a game it makes me want to play more. Even when I lose, I learn. Thanks for making these videos so I can continue to learn how to play better chess.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Great to know. Enjoy the journey. It is a fun one!

[@jeremyweems4916]

Join a local chess club. They can be fun, and there's usually a couple good players that will help you out with some tactics and positions.

[@shepshape2585]

@@jeremyweems4916 I recently attained the title of Master with a rating of 2200

[@ALF8892]

3rd trap is called the Elephant Trap. 4th trap Qa5 is the Cambridge Springs Variation. The 5th trap is Lasker's Trap. There are some other traps a little later in the game around moves 10-14 in the queens Gambit but mostly it's just a safe opening that gives you good endings and king safety.

[@gabrielwanjiru1888]

Tell me which ones

[@finn5571]

Chess is one of those things where answers just mean more questions.

[@thecovidprisoner]

Questions are a burden too others answers a prison for ones self........The Prisoner tv series . Best ever, second is Danger Man which is who No6 is despite McGoogan's denials. Episode called ' checkmate ' as well...........

[@paulhughes8057]

This guy can show you a lot of perspective on lanes and forks.. piece development.. But the choices will always offer big questions.. Use professional perspective.

[@sevoo1579]

this and programming

[@fritz6430]

I like GM Smirnov's annotation style! Very clear, friendly and non-boasting.

[@garrenredman8027]

That exchange for a Knight was epic! Blew my mind. Nice one!

[@tutorthony3996]

I just love this lesson! I haven't played the Queen's gambit (both sides) for a long time! I look at it this time with 'new eyes'! Thank you so much!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You are so welcome!

[@interestedbystander196]

Wow! Really helpful stuff. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@nestorguiyaan1661]

Thanks for sharing this traps because i really love the d4 opening

[@swilliams140]

The traps are what make these openings cool. I just finished a game and my opponent fell right into them. Great job Igor!

[@Nymphetamine1222]

In minute 1:50 you get a knight, not a rook. After the move queen to f3 the opponent plays knight to c6. Queen captures for check and then black moves his bishop to d7 - defending the king and at the same time defending the rook with his queen.

[@RONIN6207]

Yes, my sentiments exactly! The "Knight to c6 move" is a vacating sacrifice. Which allows a "discovered protection" for the Rook, when the Bishop comes to d7. Better to lose 3 points instead of 5.

[@I_KILLIT_YOU]

yea i was coming to comments for the same reason

[@oljegpajkic6486]

and also defending the pawn on b5...

[@narendrakumarsharma655]

Or black plays bishop b7, Q×b7 and then K d7 saving Rook. But the essence is you are a whole piece up.!!

[@narendrakumarsharma655]

Please read Nd7 instead of Kd7

[@omerhass6374]

Best video, simple and fruitful.

[@tpencasedo4813]

If there are any traps or instructive games regarding to the Catalan Opening, it would be great and much appreciated. Thank you😁

[@matthewl8997]

Such an informative video!! Thank you!

[@elchaman8777]

I love the video and would like to cover some opening traps with kings pawn openings for white. Keep it up!

[@MoneySuccesswithAndy]

This is a super helpful video thank you so much. I am wanting to impose my queens gambit knowledge and this has helped. Are there any common traps for Rudy Lopez? I like to play that as white but it seems to often end up with a very positional game, just positioning and taking a long time before any exciting options become available.

[@TheJackSparrow.]

Great video! Look forward to trying these out 😃

[@katsukigeronimo6579]

when i play the queens gambit , my opponent doesnt do these stuff

[@Ksgggg]

Just the way your learning queens gambit, there are various ways to destroy it....

[@sp3009]

Μ2

[@xcd87]

yup exactly.

[@randyacaso1920]

there was a lyrics block on you'r board it doesn't clear to watch on video

[@shivakumarvakada1880]

Super videos. Nice teaching style. Thanks

[@felsal20]

I haven't seen these! THank you so much! You earned a subscriber.

[@silentbullet2023]

Thank you for the lessons!

[@WolfersHD]

I was doing a training program in Lucas Chess and it went over the Queens Gambit, really happy I played it because it's become my favorite opening by far. I tried starting with the English but I just don't really enjoy the middle-games that come from it.

[@SoulSeeker770]

Love this! Thank you.!

[@joejitsu034]

I’m going to play this opening all day & try it out. Thanks 👍

[@eddiedok8525]

This was great thank you

[@EvanUnknown]

9:23 ‘Standard Queen’s Gambit Moves’ White normally won’t play Bd3 when playing the queen’s gambit, it just wastes a turn when the pawn takes, bishop takes.

[@AlexAmarMusic]

Great video, thank you!

[@saifuddinsaifuddin3625]

thank you very much for your valuable tips.

[@rupertcell3466]

This video really helped me. I just wanted to mention that for the first trap, I think there’s a way out of losing the rook as black. After Qf3, black can sacrifice the knight to save the rook. After Qxc6+, black plays Bd7.

[@jT-bh6ov]

found that too, its sort of an "only move" situation to even attempt to hold

[@nickkaboo]

Clearly explained, thanks mate

[@jusren]

Cool traps! Thanks for sharing this!

[@budisantotanoto7003]

Very cool review, thank you!!

[@clankclanked]

Awesome video! Thanks.

[@jotarokujo7955]

I knew the first one and the last one. I learned the last one as the Lasker Trap, very beautiful trap

[@sm00thgames63]

Ty so much for this!

[@Gyninethus]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@hlaplandadventures7020]

Really appreciate your videos ☺️ very educational 🙏

[@akibhassan2534]

Very helpful and instructive video. Feeling excited to employ 'em in the game.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Great to hear!

[@fathead997]

Bedankt heren! Heb jullie gemist vorige week!

[@mustafakhan6571]

Can you please make a similar video on the King's gambit? Thanks!

[@josephokeeffe6675]

Great help 👍 cheers mate

[@lazznotjustauniformanalyst65]

Great video. The second to laat k e where Bishop was taken fo free waa epic.

[@frank124c]

The first trap given in this video comes up very often in regular games and especially in blitz games. I always play the Queen's Gambit as white and I have become knowledgeable in the traps in this opening.

[@viktorhultcrantz8625]

Can't you save the rook by playing knight C6 then bishop D7?

[@joshtyler7999]

@@viktorhultcrantz8625 yes, idk why he didn't mention that in the video. But you still win the knight so you're still winning

[@johnlawson6851]

Thank you for this

[@philliplove]

Very good. Great video thanks

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Amazing bro!! Nice video

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[@ericmacpherson4373]

DID YOU FORGET TO TURN OFF ALL CAPS?

[@deniscontaldo3538]

Great Video thank you 😊

[@lostmessiah2422]

HI. At your question at about the 6:12 mark, why can't the king castle instead of moving the pawn? While it would box in the king, it shifts the balance of the board.

[@1ghosttour]

Wow. Awesome! I can't wait to use these tips. THANK YOU!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mohammadrizkyadrian9122]

What I hate to learn chess opening are 1. I dunno what to do in mid game (with new opening) 2. I dunno how they counter my opening 3. I dunno if there are traps This video is one of the most useful chess opening explanation (about what to do, what others might do, and what the traps are) Nice video! Ps. I hope you also make a video like this abt other openings

[@joshuaabulu9]

Thanks for the video. Can't wait to try it out

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Hope you have success with it

[@berniedecastro7538]

I keep watch your video thanks again

[@MOHANSINGH-mh3kw]

i really enjoyed and superb video

[@stevebee92653]

Thanks for the great vids. Always fun and informative. What happens if Bb7 when Qf3. At least it saves the rook. Or is that another disaster.

[@coolclearfacts6105]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@randyreal5871]

subbed great stuff

[@chessacts1884]

Nice way of explaining it. Thank you!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You're welcome!

[@RajSharma-uw8lg]

This is great work. Thank you!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you liked it!

[@eddiefernando3826]

Damn dude. Its a superb video! Thank you much!

[@alexanderfrost2943]

Thank you. Did really enjoyed that.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Ricky02]

Brilliant video

[@sammysalhia9105]

That’s terrific thanks

[@maxchiley7728]

Thank you so much

[@Forever-lp4ql]

Quite interesting!! Good job

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you think so!

[@kingsolomonsfile6085]

I love this tutorial...nice Video there

[@jmtv3092]

Nice bro thankyou for this😅

[@bobford8060]

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[@jonathanphilippe3805]

Great tactics!

[@panashegadzikwanigel7346]

Last move is a killer move 👌🔥

[@MrUmban]

Very helphul content. Continue pls

[@eddiescherer]

Your videos are great! Well done!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you very much!

[@sonipolakian4256]

Nice video! 👍

[@marthamariaecheverriabotes7684]

Great Video can you make a video about how to play against the english opening? please

[@ryanpentecostes7285]

Hey dude, have a nice day , I'm just wondering how king's gambit works can you do some traps of it. Thanks. Anyway your video was nice.,

[@shangjiang3320]

Lol no reply for almost a year.

[@thomasb.5643]

RCA: "Alright and then you take the piece to win the game" Me: manages to blunder a piece and then the game a couple of moves later

[@GeekonaBike]

I gotta watch this one a couple of more times

[@darkroronoa]

I nigh start to play queens gambit just to try these traps. They look fun

[@michaelmendillo7513]

Genius moves. !!!! Luved this. ! TY. 😁✌

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zahedrostami8983]

i really like the last one. thank you

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You're welcome 😊

[@sohamp5768]

Loved it

[@sarmisthamukherjee6980]

Excellent.

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[@4everfree]

Great video. Very good instructions.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timmurphy4791]

The first trap there is an error. If the queen goes to f3 to threaten the rook, black can play knight to c6. If the queen takes knight black can move bishop to d7 and then the rook is safe. So he actually can stop the rook from being taken

[@michaelathanasiou2030]

After D7 Qf3 and black lost a night

[@timmurphy4791]

@@michaelathanasiou2030 yes but he claims there is no way to save the rook

[@JEE-pk1yt]

Will try soon

[@devi1980able]

Please post more variations in queens gambit traps Igor Sir.

[@fansiraq2721]

OMG I love these traps

[@sarav-Frontend_Engineer]

Final trap is awesome 😀👌

[@stevengordon3271]

Especially love the last trap

[@ebon8853]

I like Queen's Gambit and also I like to mix it with London system.

[@mohanbabu5183]

Thank you

[@ajsw-rt4yt]

Nice 👍🏼

[@akashahmed8537]

Excellent...

[@sandeepsinghthakur367]

Great tactics

[@nafisaali2373]

This is very interesting gambit omg 😀😀😃

[@vijaytomer2602]

Great 👌

[@shaihanghani2711]

Wonderful video lesson! Keep up the good work!! But, I have a question. What if White plays 8.Ke1 in the last trap here?

[@cumberlandresortandspa]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@cumberlandresortandspa]

Black would play Qh4 check then Qe4 probably winning the rook

[@pieterbeekhuizen5117]

I had the same questoon. Looks like the promotion to the knight was wrong move. Bb5 instead

[@abanjoplayer]

if white plays Ke1 you can do Qh4+. If pawn blocks, then Qe4+ is a double attack on the king and rook. If king moves, then it has to be Kd2 to avoid the skewer with the bishop, at which point your knight is safe because of a threatened fork on d4. So at this point you're a full piece up with lots more development, it's completely winning

[@tonybruce3004]

Hello I love the hungarian opening could you update a video on that too please

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Sir can make a video the Scandinavian defense?

[@dmitrit81]

Thanks