Learn How to Trap a Piece: French Defense Tactic
This French Defense puzzle shows a classic trapped piece idea in the opening leading into the middlegame. Black can exploit loose coordination and the pressure on the center to win material with a forcing tactical sequence. The key is to notice how one active bishop move creates a direct threat to a major piece, while also improving the attack on White’s queen and rook alignment. It’s a clean example of how development and piece activity can outweigh static concerns.