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Legal's Mate
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1. e2-e4 e7e5
2. Ng1-f3 d7-d6
3. Bf1-c4 Bc8-g4
4. Nb1-c3 g7-g6
5. Nf3 Nf3 takes e5
bait is set!!
2. Ng1-f3 d7-d6
3. Bf1-c4 Bc8-g4
4. Nb1-c3 g7-g6
5. Nf3 Nf3 takes e5
bait is set!!
5. <fig1> Bg4 takes d1
6. Bc4 takes f7 Ke8-e7
7. Nc3-d5 Mate
6. Bc4 takes f7 Ke8-e7
7. Nc3-d5 Mate
Legal's Mate is a CheckMating strategy originated in the mid 1700's by a man titled, Sire de Legal.
This stategy involves a queen sacrafice, which in turn can lead to a devasting lose if not played correctly. Certain board placement is a must to acheive the eye popping Legal's mate.
This stategy involves a queen sacrafice, which in turn can lead to a devasting lose if not played correctly. Certain board placement is a must to acheive the eye popping Legal's mate.