More Tactics in the Sicilian!

Here are more tricks in the opening called the Sicilian! Opening traps are awesome! Can you solve these puzzles by Mrs Jessica E Prescott (aka BoundingOwl)? Read last week's article to see the opening moves. More Stinky Sock Tricks...

1. Did you ever think castling was bad? White has just castled in this position. Shockingly, it is not the right time! Look for a fork! Give a pawn a chance; fork in two moves.

2. In this puzzle you have a nasty queen trap!! Watch out little lady! If the queen tries to save herself, it's checkmate!

Does this happen in real games?! Of course! Watch this miniature. Click on the moves to see how stinky some socks can get!

Not white's best game, for sure. Would you retreat your pieces like that? Well, I hope you enjoyed this week's article and learned some new tricks! Try the Sicilian in your next game, but watch out for Stinky Sock Tricks!