Square h7 — The Greek Gift Sacrifice Target
Black's kingside pawn square, famous for the 'Greek Gift' bishop sacrifice (Bxh7+!) and kingside attacking mating combinations in tactical chess encounters.
Square H7
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Archetype: The Fortress Gate
Macro-Zone: kings ramparts →
"Beware the Greek Gift sacrifice."
Tactical & Strategic Role
Target of classical Bxh7+ sacrifices that tear open Black's castled king shield.
Detailed Guide
h7 is historic and dramatic. In positions where White has a bishop on d3 and knight on g5, sacrificing Bxh7+! strips away Black's king shield for a winning attack.
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Square H7 Combat & Spatial Metrics
Graveyard Rank
#18 / 64
5,320 checkmates
Capture Activity
#53 / 64
100,600 casualties
Dormancy Index
Ply 0
#24 first arrival speed
Avg Residence
1 plies/gm
Tactical Crossroad
Casualties by Piece Type100,600 total captured
Pawn:73%
Knight:6%
Bishop:8%
Rook:9%
Queen:4%
Piece Residence Plies BreakdownOccupancy share per game
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Pawn
1 plies
♞
Knight
0 plies
♝
Bishop
0 plies
♜
Rook
0 plies
♛
Queen
0 plies
♚
King
0 plies
Control vs. Win Rate (≥ 50% Occupancy)White 40% | Draw 8% | Black 52%
White Win: 40%Draw: 8%Black Win: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions (H7)
What is the Greek Gift Sacrifice on h7 in chess?
The Greek Gift is a famous tactical sacrifice where White plays Bxh7+!, sacrificing a bishop to expose Black's castled king, followed up by Ng5+ and Qh5 with a winning attack.