Sacrifices that win is lesson 5 of 9 in Real-game tactics 7: Calculation and defence, a tactics course suited to players rated around 1800 (strong 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. (4 positions)
White to move: sacrifice to win. (3 positions)
Worked examples
Black to move: sacrifice to win. 1...Bxd4 2.Bxd4 Qxd4. The sacrifice paid off. You win the knight on d4 and come out 3 points ahead.
White to move: sacrifice to win. 1.Rg6 Qxg6 2.Qxg6+. The rook sacrifice on g6 dragged the queen away from its duty. You come out 4 points ahead in material.
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