A variation of this sequence with the Elephant Trap is named after an event at Cambridge Springs. Siegbert Tarrasch developed a response to this sequence, whose main line leads to semi-open c- and e-files. Adolf Albin names a sharp “counter” to this sequence that he used against Emanuel Lasker. In 1927, Alexander Alekhine and Jose Raul Capablanca began over 30 games in a row with this sequence’s (*) “declined” version. Bobby Fischer avoided playing [emphasize] against this opening with an Indian Defense, instead of moving a central piece. Despite its name, if this sequence is “accepted,” the sacrificed material is only a temporary loss. This opening begins with the moves d4, d5, and c4. For 10 points, name this common chess opening for white, which also names a 2020 Netflix miniseries starring Anya Taylor-Joy. ■END■
| 2025 PLAYTIME Online | 04/26/2025 | Y | 9 | 100% | 33% | 33% | 87.89 |
| 2024 PLAYTIME @ Harvard | 04/26/2025 | Y | 4 | 100% | 0% | 50% | 99.25 |
| 2024 PLAYTIME @ Virginia Tech | 07/11/2025 | Y | 3 | 100% | 0% | 67% | 114.67 |
| 2024 PLAYTIME @ UBC | 10/05/2024 | Y | 8 | 100% | 13% | 50% | 96.63 |
| 2024 PLAYTIME @ WashU | 10/12/2024 | Y | 6 | 100% | 33% | 0% | 69.17 |
| 2024 PLAYTIME @ JHU | 10/26/2024 | Y | 8 | 100% | 13% | 13% | 78.75 |
| 2025 PLAYTIME @ Sheffield | 12/10/2024 | Y | 1 | 100% | 0% | 100% | 128.00 |
| 2025 PLAYTIME @ Northwest | 12/10/2024 | Y | 4 | 100% | 0% | 50% | 103.50 |
| 2025 PLAYTIME @ Claremont | 12/10/2024 | Y | 5 | 100% | 0% | 20% | 86.60 |
| 2025 PLAYTIME @ Florida | 12/10/2024 | Y | 2 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 82.50 |
| 2025 PLAYTIME @ Florida | 12/10/2024 | Y | 1 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 72.00 |
| 2025 PLAYTIME @ CWRU | 12/10/2024 | Y | 5 | 100% | 0% | 60% | 106.40 |
| 2025 PLAYTIME @ Sheffield | 12/10/2024 | Y | 6 | 100% | 33% | 0% | 71.83 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karthik Jayaram | Quatumvirate | Egypt Airlines Haters | 24 | 15 |
| Alex Li | Free Agents 1 | MSJ | 46 | 15 |
| Akshath Sivachidhambaram | Illinois Orange | Monsieur Hulot's Academic Team | 55 | -5 |
| Bhaskar Moorthy | Four Generalists in Search of a Power | we need new names | 56 | 15 |
| Chris Yoo | Mahjonng Masters | Goober Gang | 67 | -5 |
| Henry Bylinowski | Auburn 2026 | Mike Dukakis Tank Battalion | 71 | -5 |
| Stephen Heritage | Notre Dame + Epic Games | Gruh | 88 | 10 |
| Ryan Smith | mongeese | evil women enjoyers | 96 | 10 |
| Sam Stella | 2 Italians, 2 Poles, All Noles | Trip-Hop Quizzer Tricky | 103 | 10 |
| Brandon Hunt | Goober Gang | Mahjonng Masters | 117 | 10 |
| Victor Prieto | Monsieur Hulot's Academic Team | Illinois Orange | 129 | 10 |
| Evan Giles | Mike Dukakis Tank Battalion | Auburn 2026 | 132 | 10 |