Fried Liver Attack

The king retreats into danger

The attacking idea

Keep checking the exposed king. The bishop can capture d5 and keep attacking.

The temptation

Retreating toward the corner feels safe but leaves the king boxed in.

If they defend

The king steps toward e6 to defend d5. This is difficult defence, not a free win for White.

You offer material to gain activity. Know how to continue if the opponent avoids the trap.

They take the bait

1. e4 1… e5 2. Nf3 2… Nc6 3. Bc4 3… Nf6 4. Ng5 4… d5 5. exd5 5… Nxd5 6. Nxf7 6… Kxf7 7. Qf3+ 7… Kg8 8. Bxd5+ 8… Be6 9. Bxe6#

They defend

1. e4 1… e5 2. Nf3 2… Nc6 3. Bc4 3… Nf6 4. Ng5 4… d5 5. exd5 5… Nxd5 6. Nxf7 6… Kxf7 7. Qf3+ 7… Ke6 8. Nc3 8… Nb4 9. Bb3 9… c6

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