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Bxh7+!! and Bxh2+!!

Bxh7+!! and Bxh2+!!

Zsgurwitz
| Jul 12, 2015
| 1,167
| 0

A while back I posted about a bishop sac on h7 that won the game. Well today, in two straight games against two seperate opponents, I did a similar tactic both of which won easily.  First off, I would like to show you the four signs to recognise ...

Mating Tactic From a Recent Game

Mating Tactic From a Recent Game

Zsgurwitz
| Jul 8, 2015
| 781
| 2

Though 1...Qc1+ prolongs the game slighly, it was not the game move and is still is a mate in 6: 1.Bh6 Qc1+ 2.Bxc1 f5 3.Qe8+ Kg7 4.Qe7+  Kg8 5.Bh6 (any move) 6.Qg7# or Qe8# Any Questions? Comment below! -ZSGurwitz

Legal's Mate

Legal's Mate

Zsgurwitz
| Apr 28, 2015
| 1,077
| 3

Legal's Mate is a trap that was played in 1750 in Paris. The game went: I have just played a similar 5|5 Blitz game: Hope you enjoyed and happy trapping! Any questions or tips? Comment below! -ZSGurwitz

Dutch Stonewall

Dutch Stonewall

Zsgurwitz
| Apr 27, 2015
| 802
| 2

Just played my first dutch stonewall as black with 5|2 time control: Any tips or comments? Put them down below! Thank you! -ZSGurwitz

Skewer in the Endgame For a Great Win!

Skewer in the Endgame For a Great Win!

Zsgurwitz
| Apr 20, 2015
| 837
| 2

Here's a recent blitz game I played as black: Which brings us to a tactic which wins me a pawn: Now, Back to the game: Hope you enjoyed! If you have questions, concerns or comments, just comment and I will reply as soon as I can.

The Lasker Trap

The Lasker Trap

Zsgurwitz
| Mar 29, 2015
| 884
| 2

The Lasker Trap, a fun trap named after Emanuel Lasker comes from the Albin Counter-Gambit after: Which brings us to our puzzle: Now black can easily resign in sight of 9... Qxd1: This is an intresting trap to work with in low level blitz ga...

Mate in fifteen

Mate in fifteen

Zsgurwitz
| Dec 21, 2014
| 778
| 0

The above game is a blitz match I played yesterday with white blundering on move 13 granting me a mate in two.

Game in 13

Game in 13

Zsgurwitz
| Dec 14, 2014
| 546
| 0

The two pins put me (white) in a huge lead making black forfeit in just 13 moves.

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