Checkmate in 6 moves
The Caro-Kann smothered mate — every piece on its start square · Caro-Kann Defense (B10)
Black
White
This is the fastest trap in the Caro-Kann — checkmate in six moves, and thousands fall for it every single day. Watch closely, because at the end I'll show you the one square that gives it away.
The board stops before the key move — you'll have to find it yourself.
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