1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 d4 4. e3?? 4… Bb4+ 5. Bd2 dxe3 6. Bxb4 exf2+ 7. Ke2 fxg1=N+ 8. Ke1 Qh4+
Classic opening traps · Albin Countergambit
Lasker Trap
White plays e3 to challenge the d4 pawn; Black checks with the bishop, takes on e3 and underpromotes to a knight with check.
In September 2026 this trap position came up in 43,134 games; 10% of the players with White fell for it.
43,134games reached the trap
10%White falls for it
66%Black punishes it
56%Black wins afterwards
By rating
| Lichess rating | Reached | Fell | Punished |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,611 | 17% | 49% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,977 | 14% | 64% |
| 1600–1999 | 21,430 | 11% | 69% |
| 2000 and up | 11,116 | 5% | 63% |