Learn How to Win Material: Intermezzo Tactic
This middlegame puzzle is a classic example of an intermezzo, where a forcing move changes the order of captures and wins material. Instead of recapturing immediately, White uses a tactical in-between idea to keep the initiative and exploit loose pieces. The position also shows how defender removal can expose a key target, especially when one piece is overloaded and another is pinned or tactically tied down. In classical chess, these motifs often decide the game in just a few moves.