The two bishop sacrifice is considered as one of the most agressive attacks in chess. It's goal is to destroy the opponent's king side so as to checkmate, win material, or achieve a draw.
Well I certainly hope the goal of sacrificing both Bishops is to lose.
The two bishop sacrifice is considered as one of the most agressive attacks in chess. It's goal is to destroy the opponent's king side so as to checkmate, win material, or achieve a draw. The first two bishop sacrifice appeared at a famous chess game between world champion Emanuel Lasker and Bauer Johann in 1889.