DarkSquares

The Fried Liver Attack

Giulio Cesare Polerio vs Domenico

The Fried Liver Attack

1610
Rome
Intermediate

The classic knight sacrifice attack that every player should know - Nxf7 exposes Black's king.

Result: 1-0 - Black resigned

Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.

Reveal position every
41 moves

Key Moments

  • #11Nxf7! - The famous knight sacrifice!
  • #13The king is exposed in the center
  • #39Rd6+ - White's rook dominates. Black resigned.