Opening traps

Philidor Defense traps

The 2 known traps in the Philidor Defense, each with the moves, why it works and how to stay out of it.

• Légal's MateFor White · 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bc4 Bg4 4.Nc3 g6 5.Nxe5 Bxd1?? · wins mate
• Hanham TrapFor White · 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 Nd7 4.Bc4 Be7?? · wins a pawn, with Qh5 hitting f7 and e5

Practise the Philidor Defense