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What does it mean?
Victory comes from making sacrifices to deliver checkmate.
In plain terms
Throw away pieces to win the game.
What can you take from it?
Sacrifice can lead to victory.

Where it applies

  • competitive games
  • tactical play

Putting it to work

  • plan sacrifices
  • aim for checkmate

Questions to consider

  • Is it worth giving up a piece to win?

Another view

Not all sacrifices result in a win.

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