This video looks at a possible trapping line played by white in the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit known as the Halosar Trap. The trap is very dynamic, and with solid play from black can still lead to a passed pawn for white and a very strong position if black avoids losing substantial material or the game by making mistakes. Visit my personal web site www.jrobichess.com for a variety of free chess resources and training materials. For chess software, I recommend Aquarium with Rybka 3. jrobichess on ...

This video looks at a possible trapping line played by black in the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defence line. The trap offers up a free knight to the white player that has horrible consequences if taken. The video also explores possible lines to play if the bait is not taken. To see Life Master Brian Wall's thoughts on the Fishing Pole Trap watch this video tinyurl.com Visit my personal chess site for a variety of free chess resources: www.jrobichess.com I recommend the Aquarium Chess Interface with ...

This video looks at a possible trapping line played by black in the Queen's Gambit Declined. The trap offers up a free pawn to the white player that has horrible consequences if taken. The video also covers what black should play if white does not fall for the trap, including the Cambridge Spring and Orthodox defense lines.

This video looks at a possible trapping line played by black in the King's Gambit Declined. The trap offers up a free pawn to the white player that has devastating consequences if taken. The video also covers white's best option to avoid the trapping lines and create a comfortable position from which to work from.