Learn the setup, repeat it with the next steps, then practice the replies. You play Black.
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5
Develop both knights and aim your bishop at the pawn beside White’s king. White is threatening your own weak pawn.
Repeat the setup. In this branch, sacrifice the bishop to draw the king out, then check with your knight.
Unlocks when V1 drilled
White's king is exposed and your queen delivers: a clean forced march to mate.
Unlocks when V1 + V2 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V3 drilled
Traxler Counterattack line, 14 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V4 drilled
Traxler Counterattack line, 14 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V5 drilled
Traxler Counterattack line, 12 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V6 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V7 drilled
Traxler Counterattack line, 12 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V8 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V9 drilled
0 of 10 mastered. Clear the rest to unlock the next Traxler opening.
Learn these variations in order. Each course continues where the last one ends.