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Sham Sacrifice
12 O-O Bxh2+!?
White bishop is now a loose piece - i.e. a piece that is not protected.
Loose pieces are often the target of a double attack.
13 Kxh2 Qd6+
14 Kg1 Qxc6
In this position, Black makes what is known as a sham sacrifice in order to win a pawn.
A sham sacrifice is one in which the sacrificed piece is regained immediately through a combination of moves.