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Bird's Double Bishop Sacrifice

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Henry Bird vs Wilhelm Steinitz

Bird's Double Bishop Sacrifice

1868
London
Beginner

Bird 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.