Sacrifices that win is lesson 3 of 9 in Real-game tactics 6: Combinations and quiet moves, a tactics course suited to players rated around 1600 (club players). Giving material is fine when you get more back. Calculate the line to the end before you let the piece go. It has 7 interactive exercises: 7 calculated lines from real positions. You play every move on a board and get feedback straight away. The lesson is free.
What you practise
Black to move: sacrifice to win. (3 positions)
White to move: sacrifice to win. (4 positions)
Worked examples
Black to move: sacrifice to win. 1...Rc1+ 2.Ka2 Rc5 3.Qh6 Qxh6. The sacrifice paid off. You come out 4 points ahead in material.
White to move: sacrifice to win. 1.Bxf6+ Ke6 2.Qg4+. The sacrifice paid off. The position is winning.
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