When the queen comes out,
Look all about!

When the queen comes out both sides need to be careful. One side must be careful not to lose the queen to a trap, the other must take care of all pieces - especially the king.

Here are two examples: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf6 Nc6 3.Bb4 Qg5 (This is too early to get the queen out. I try to wait until at least one minor piece has been taken.) 4.d3 Qxg2 5.Rg1 Qh3

Now what can white do? (see diagram 1)





In the second diagram, Black has again brought his queen out early. 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb4 Nd4 4.Nxe5 Qg5 5.Nxe7 (saving the knight and forking the Q & R)

Now Black finished off White with a dazzling combination. Can you find it?










Answer 1 6. Bxf7+!! Ke8 2.Rg3 and the queen is trapped.

Answer 2 5. ... Qxg2 6.Rf1 Qxe4+ Be2 7.Nf3#