1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 e6 6. Bc4 Qc7 7. O-O Nf6 8. Qe2 Ng4 9. h3?? 9… Nd4 10. Nxd4 Qh2#
Classic opening traps · Sicilian Defense, Smith-Morra Gambit
Siberian Trap
Black's queen and knight both eye h2. White kicks the knight with h3 and the other knight lands on d4: the queen goes or it is mate.
In septiembre de 2026 this trap position came up in 149 games; 26% of the players with White fell for it.
149games reached the trap
26%White falls for it
92%Black punishes it
92%Black wins afterwards
By rating
| Lichess rating | Reached | Fell | Punished |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 0 | – | – |
| 1200–1599 | 2 | – | – |
| 1600–1999 | 61 | 36% | – |
| 2000 and up | 86 | 20% | – |