Strategic Sacrifices: Long-term Compensation
Strategic Sacrifices Last week, we analysed dynamic sacrifices, where the goal is to gain time, a lead in development, and/or an attack on the king. Below, we explore strategic sacrifices, where the compensation is often far less obvious. How can black sacrifice...
Dynamic Sacrifices: Good, Bad and Useful
Dynamic sacrifices Sacrifices in chess come in many different shapes and forms, and are useful in achieving a variety of goals. Below, we explore dynamic sacrifices, where the goal is to gain time, a lead in development, and/or an attack on the king. How can white...
The Missing Bishop: A Weak Colour Complex
The Bishop without an Opponent A bishop without an opponent which contests the same colour squares can be a very powerful piece. Below, we explore its ability to exploit weak colour complexes. How can white exploit a weak colour complex? Weak colour complex When one...
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