Desperado

in chess •  3 years ago 

A piece that is certain to be captured soon can often still accomplish something good before it is captured. Useful sacrifices of doomed pieces are called desperado sacrifices.


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Both queens are under attack. Can you use a desperado tactic to win material for White?

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One desperado capture is replied to with another! Can you find a second desperado attack for White to win material?

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White's desperado queen captures another rook before leaving the board. Win material for White.

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Great desperado play - White is up a piece!

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