1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6 5. d3 Bc5 6. Bg5?? 6… Nxe4 7. Bxd8 Bxf2+ 8. Ke2 Bg4#
Classic opening traps · Petrov's Defense, Stafford Gambit
Stafford Gambit Trap
White pins the f6 knight with Bg5. The knight takes e4 anyway: if White takes the queen, two bishops deliver mate.
In September 2026 this trap position came up in 35,058 games; 9% of the players with White fell for it.
35,058games reached the trap
9%White falls for it
47%Black punishes it
76%Black wins afterwards
By rating
| Lichess rating | Reached | Fell | Punished |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,314 | 20% | 41% |
| 1200–1599 | 12,783 | 14% | 46% |
| 1600–1999 | 15,598 | 6% | 50% |
| 2000 and up | 4,363 | 1% | 45% |