Missed earlier chance to mate?

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Avatar of smartens

I just finished the preceding game.  As it developed, I noticed I was in a structure similar to those I had seen in Greek Gift sacrifice situations.  Was there a better way to execute my attack?  Did black have a better way to defend it?

Avatar of Mazera

Yes, you could have gained a tremendous advantage at move 10.

10. e5 Nd5

11. Bxh7+! Kxh7

12. Ng5+ Kg6 (Kg8 13. Qh5 and black has to sacrifice the queen to save the king)

13. h4! (exploiting the fact you haven't castled) any black move

14. h5+ etc...