My Favorite Opening Traps isn't a game in the traditional sense, but rather a high-quality interactive video course for chess enthusiasts. Hosted by the charismatic Simon Williams (the 'GingerGM'), the app provides a concentrated hour of instruction on some of the most entertaining and dangerous gambits in chess. From the Stafford Gambit to the Jerome Gambit, Williams focuses on 'unsound' but highly effective lines that are perfect for catching opponents off-guard in online blitz games.
The production value is solid, and the app format makes it easy to jump between chapters like the Englund or Nakhmanson Gambits. It’s particularly valuable for intermediate players looking to add some 'bite' to their opening repertoire. While a serious Grandmaster might scoff at these lines, the 'surprise effect' Williams teaches is incredibly fun to execute in casual play. It’s an educational tool that leans heavily into the joy of aggressive, attacking chess. If you want to stop playing boring openings and start sacrificing pieces for fun, this course is well worth the entry price.
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These gambits aren’t sound and there are ways for your opponents to get an advantage. Still the gambits are growing in popularity especially in online blitz. Prepare yourself for 60 minutes of entertaining attacks and sacrifices.
Simon Williams presents his best opening traps in this chess video course, not always solid but effective with a surprise effect especially in online blitz. The 60-minute course contains the following chapters:
o Introduction
o Traps
o Stafford Gambit - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 Nc6 4.Nxc6 dxc6
o Jerome Gambit - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.Bxf7+ Kxf7 5.Nxe5 Nxe5
o Nakhmanson Gambit - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d4 exd4 5.0-0 Nxe4 6.Nc3
o Englund Gambit - 1.d4 e5 2.dxe5 Bc5/Nc6
o Panteldalkis Countergambit - 1.e4 e5 2.f4 f5
o Fajaorowicz Gambit - 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ne4
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.If you want some inspiration for your next chess games this video course is for you. Simon Williams shows his favorite opening traps in 60 minutes.
These gambits aren’t sound and there are ways for your opponents to get an advantage. Still the gambits are growing in popularity especially in online blitz. Prepare yourself for 60 minutes of entertaining attacks and sacrifices.
Simon Williams presents his best opening traps in this chess video course, not always solid but effective with a surprise effect especially in online blitz. The 60-minute course contains the following chapters:
o Introduction
o Traps
o Stafford Gambit - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 Nc6 4.Nxc6 dxc6
o Jerome Gambit - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.Bxf7+ Kxf7 5.Nxe5 Nxe5
o Nakhmanson Gambit - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d4 exd4 5.0-0 Nxe4 6.Nc3
o Englund Gambit - 1.d4 e5 2.dxe5 Bc5/Nc6
o Panteldalkis Countergambit - 1.e4 e5 2.f4 f5
o Fajaorowicz Gambit - 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ne4









My Favorite Opening Traps is a chess video training course featuring Grandmaster Simon Williams. This 60-minute course is designed to inspire players with entertaining attacks and sacrifices. Williams presents his favorite 'surprise' traps, including the Stafford, Jerome, Nakhmanson, and Englund Gambits. While not always technically sound, these traps are highly effective in online blitz and casual play, providing a fun way to catch opponents by surprise.
60 Minutes of Video Content
Instruction by GM Simon Williams
Focus on Surprise Gambits
Chapter-based Navigation
Perfect for Online Blitz Preparation
Open the app and select from the specific gambit chapters. Watch the video demonstrations and take note of the critical move sequences where the trap is 'sprung'.
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The course is divided into chapters like 'Stafford Gambit' and 'Jerome Gambit'. Follow along with the visual board to master the move orders and tactical ideas behind each trap.
They are best suited for online blitz and rapid games where the surprise factor is highest, as they may be theoretically risky in slow tournament games.