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The Greek Gift (Bxh7+)

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The Greek Gift sacrifice (Bxh7+) is one of the most famous attacking themes in chess. White sacrifices a bishop on h7, luring the king out into the open, then follows up with Ng5+ and a queen attack to deliver a devastating assault. It is named after the Trojan Horse — a 'gift' that leads to destruction.

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