Occasionally we see moves that are so remarkable that they do not fit into any systematic classification. Or even if they do, they are so astounding that their surprise value is the most impressive thing about them. Still other surprise moves are notable because they violate a standard rule.
To consider the last group first, examine the given diagram. It is well known that a rook is helpless against far-advanced passes Pawns, and our first impulse would be to dismiss this position as a perfect case in point. Yet White does not resign; he allows black to queen, and then sacrifices his Rook. Suddenly it turns out that White has a mate in three! Instead of being dismayed at this violation of general principles, we are of course delighted.
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