Here's a simple example. The White Queen and Knight are targeting the h7 square. Qh4xh7 would be CHECKMATE but for one thing. The pesky Black Knight on f6! So what do we do to get rid of it? |
Now we've changed the position slighly. What should White play this time? |
This time we can't DESTROY the defending Knight. So we have to do something a bit more subtle instead. Can you find the winning move for White? |
COngratulations if you found the correct answer: Ng5-f3. Conveniently, White was able to move his Knight to a square on which it DEFENDS his Queen. So he remains a Knight for a Pawn ahead. |
Nor can he THREATEN it and hope it moves away. So what can he do instead? |
Here's another example. Again it's White's turn. Can you find the killing move? |
The bad news for Black is that he's a Queen down. The good news, though, is that it's his move. What should he play? |
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Now let's work through another example together. Tell me, what should White do in this position? |
If you remember what's just happened you'll be able to find White's brilliant move in this position. |
If Black plays Qe7-f8 to defend both pieces White has the chance to play ANOTHER QUEEN SACRIFICE! Can you find it? |
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It's White's move here - tell me what he played. |
Another fantastic QUEEN SACRIFICE!! Black has no choice - he must take the Queen. Do you see what's going to happen next? |
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