Learn How to Win Material: Trapped Piece
This Scandinavian Defense puzzle shows a classic trapped piece idea: one side’s active bishop looks powerful, but the position contains a hidden tactical net. In sharp opening play, winning material often comes from forcing the opponent’s pieces onto squares with no safe retreat. Here, the key is to notice how the bishop’s activity is tied to the safety of the rook on h1 and the coordination of White’s minor pieces. The result is a decisive material gain rather than a mating attack.