Greek gift
The bishop sacrifice on h7 (or h2) that rips the king open.
Example
The classic bishop sacrifice on h7.
- 1. Bxh7+: Give the bishop.
- 1... Kxh7
- 2. Ng5+: The knight comes in with check.
- 2... Kg8
- 3. Qh5: And the queen threatens mate on h7.
- 3... a6
- 4. Qh7#: Mate.
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