Technique in sacrificing the pawn in chess?

Answer 1

Pawns are usually sacrificed to open lines for attacks by bishops, rooks and the queen. One tactic is the Queen's gambit. White moves its d pawn 2 squares. Black counters moving its d pawn 2 squares. White then moves its c pawn 2 squares putting it in immediate danger of being taken by Black's d pawn. If Black does take White's d pawn, Black's center position is weakened because it no longer has a pawn in the d file. White can then move its e pawn 2 squares and control the center of the bord. There is a similar gambit on the King side. White moves its e pawn 2 squares and Black moves its e pawn 2 squares. White then moves its f pawn 2 squares, putting that pawn in immediate danger of being captured by Black's e pawn. The King pawn gambit is trickier to play because Black's Queen can come right out into the fray and cause some trouble. The idea is that White gives up a pawn in order to get a better central position or mobilize its pieces faster. Plus many times the pawn that took Wite's pawn can later be captured and even up the loss in material. There are many other reasons to sacrifice a pawn or other piece, even a Queen. Look up Legal's mate to see this. Study your tactics.

Answer 2

I am pretty sure it's just called a sacrifice, if there is another name for it I have probably heard it before but have forgotten it :)

A sacrifice in Chess is called a gambit.