Chess Tactics Flashcards
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What is 'double check'?
Answer: Two pieces simultaneously give check, requiring the king to move
Double check occurs when two pieces give check simultaneously after a discovered check; since both checks cannot be blocked or captured at once, the king must move.
What is a 'deflection' tactic?
Answer: Forcing an enemy piece away from a defensive duty
A deflection is a tactic that forces an enemy piece away from defending a key square or piece, allowing exploitation of the newly undefended target.
What is an 'overloaded piece'?
Answer: A piece that has too many defensive duties and cannot fulfill them all
An overloaded piece is one that is required to perform multiple defensive functions at once, making it possible to exploit by attacking both targets simultaneously.
What is a 'windmill' combination in chess?
Answer: A series of alternating discovered checks and direct checks winning material
A windmill is a tactical combination where a rook and bishop (or rook and queen) alternate delivering discovered checks and direct checks repeatedly, winning material each time.
What is a 'decoy' in chess tactics?
Answer: Luring an enemy piece to a bad square with a sacrifice
A decoy sacrifice lures an enemy piece to a specific square where it becomes vulnerable or where its new position allows a winning tactic.
What is the 'Greek gift' sacrifice?
Answer: A bishop sacrifice on h7 to expose the king after Ng5
The Greek gift sacrifice is Bxh7+ (or Bxh2+), sacrificing the bishop on h7 to lure the king out and launch a mating attack, typically followed by Ng5+ and Qh5.