The Greek Gift as a Pattern: a theory course

A bishop sacrifice beside a castled king can start an attack when the knight and queen are ready to follow.

5 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• Start with the Bishop Sacrifice — Study the bishop sacrifice and its follow-up.
• The Preconditions — Check the attacking pieces and defensive replies first.
• The King Retreats — Calculate the attack when the king retreats.
• The King Steps Up — Calculate the attack when the king comes forward.
• When to Decline — Compare accepting the sacrifice with a safer king move.