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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 44 MIN

Ep. 179: When to Sac a Piece in Amateur Chess Games

from The Chess Angle · host Long Island Chess Club

In this episode, we tackle one of the most tempting (and dangerous) questions in amateur chess: when should you sacrifice a piece? Instead of carelessly chasing "!!" moves, we break down when your sac might be sound and when it's likely to fail. Referenced: Netflix Documentary On Carlsen-Niemann Scandal Gets 2026 Release Date Why Masters Crush Lower-Rated Players (and You Struggle) by FM Dalton Perrine 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🎯 Our Links:  Website Twitter (X) Buy Me a Coffee  

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Ep. 179: When to Sac a Piece in Amateur Chess Games

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