Opening traps

Ruy Lopez traps

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

• Fishing Pole TrapFor Black · 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Ng4 5.h3 h5 6.hxg4?? · wins mate
• Noah's Ark TrapFor Black · 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6 5.d4 b5 6.Bb3 Nxd4 7.Nxd4 exd4 8.Qxd4?? · wins the bishop on b3

Practise the Ruy Lopez