Bird's Double Bishop Sacrifice
ProHenry Bird vs Wilhelm Steinitz
Bird's Double Bishop Sacrifice
1868
London
BeginnerBird defeats the future World Champion with a brilliant sacrificial attack, winning in just 14 moves.
Result: 1-0 - Black resigned
Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.
Reveal position every
27 moves
Key Moments
- #17f4! Bird launches the attack
- #22f6! Opening up Black's king
- #26e6! Decisive breakthrough. Steinitz resigned.