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Chess tactics

Greek gift

The bishop sacrifice on h7 (or h2) that rips the king open.

Example

The classic bishop sacrifice on h7.

  1. 1. Bxh7+: Give the bishop.
  2. 1... Kxh7
  3. 2. Ng5+: The knight comes in with check.
  4. 2... Kg8
  5. 3. Qh5: And the queen threatens mate on h7.
  6. 3... a6
  7. 4. Qh7#: Mate.

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