1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bc4 g6 7. Nxc6 bxc6 8. e5 8… dxe5?? 9. Bxf7+ Kxf7 10. Qxd8
Classic opening traps · Sicilian Defense
Magnus Smith Trap
White gives up the e5 pawn. If Black takes with the d-pawn the d-file opens: a bishop check on f7 drags the king away and the queen falls.
In September 2026 this trap position came up in 119 games; 13% of the players with Black fell for it.
119games reached the trap
13%Black falls for it
–White punishes it
–White wins afterwards
By rating
| Lichess rating | Reached | Fell | Punished |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 0 | – | – |
| 1200–1599 | 3 | – | – |
| 1600–1999 | 44 | 23% | – |
| 2000 and up | 72 | 7% | – |