Chapter 20: A bishop targeting g8
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Chapter 20: A bishop targeting g8

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I am reading How to Beat Your Dad at Chess by Murray Chandler. I am blogging to create supporting puzzles in studying the content.

Breaking open a castle with wb on h7 often forces bk onto h8. Such a bishop can block wq poised to deliver checkmate on h7. Instead of a bishop retreat, an advance supported by a bn on g5 can close the deal!

83) The typical configuration. Make the king vulnerable, win material, and end up with wb on f7. 

84) Make the king vulnerable, win material, and end up with bb on f2. 
85) wn support with wb on h7. Sacrificing the bishop allows for forcing mate.
86) This time, wq supports wb on h7. Sacrificing the bishop allows for forcing mate.

Chapter 21: Rook sacrifice on g7 | Chapter 19: Pillsbury's Mate