In the game Colle – O’Hanlon, Nice 1930 we have seen one of the most famous examples of the Classical Bishop Sacrifice. In this lesson we will focus on some of the aspects of such a position that will help you to determine whether or not the sacrifice will be sound. I am going to use the game Kothe Harry G – Lewis James W, 1974 as an example.

A final exercise:
Is the classical bishop sacrifice sound for the following position? The answer will be given in the comments.

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4 Responses to “The Classical Bishop Sacrifice”

1. 
   Abie Weiler
   April 5th, 2009 at 8:03 pm

   no as Ba6-d3 after the White Queen locates on h5.

2. 
   Chess Teacher
   May 17th, 2009 at 8:50 am

   @ Abie Weiler

   You are right!!

   1.Bxh7+ Kxh7 2.Ng5+ Kg8 3.Qh5 Bd3 and Black has solved all problems. Black’s additional defender makes the difference.

3. 
   A Weiler
   June 20th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

   A most instructive game and lesson!!

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