Fried Liver Attack

Recover the piece with check

The attacking idea

Capture the knight on d5 with check, recovering the sacrificed piece.

The temptation

Offering a queen trade overlooks a bishop capture that comes with check.

If they defend

Defend d5 with the king on e6 and keep the extra piece while facing the attack.

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… Qf6 8. Bxd5+ 8… Ke8

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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