Plachutta

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Etymology

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From Joseph Plachutta, who first identified this tactic.

Noun

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Plachutta (plural Plachuttas)

  1. (chess) A sacrificial move in chess which is played with the intention of fatally interfering with the opponent's combination attacking or defensive position.