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1️⃣ Trapping Pieces
Explanation:
Removing the defender concept involves capturing an enemy piece that is defending a piece or protecting against a threat.
Example Puzzle:
Here, in the below puzzle, the white queen on b7 is in black territory and seems to be alone. Using this opportunity, black can trap the white queen.
Rhb8 traps the white queen on b7
Black to play
2️⃣ Practice Puzzles
Instructions:
Try to solve the puzzles without moving the pieces.
Write down your solutions before checking the solution at the bottom
Puzzle Set:
Puzzle 1: White to move and use your Pawn to trap your opponent’s piece
White to play
Puzzle 2: White to move and use your Knight to trap your opponent’s piece
White to play
Puzzle 3: Black to move and use your Bishop to trap your opponent’s piece
Black to play
Puzzle 4: White to move and use your Queen to trap your opponent’s piece
White to play
3️⃣ Solutions
1. E4 traps the rook on d5.
2. Nh4 traps the queen on f5.
3. Bd4 traps the rook on a1.
4. Qg7 traps the rook on h8.
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Chess players with 20+ years of playing experience
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