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I attack the h file!

ChessPuzzleAnalysisOpeningStrategy
It's good to attack h file when opponent castles at king side.

Introduction


I have not tried this attack before, but I just happen to found out this attack. The h file is a really useful attack. It helps me to win the whole game!

The full game


I randomly played a blitz game (Time control: 3 + 0) and it was a quick game. Players are @CodeDreamer_Ben and @chargingking

https://lichess.org/xaQPWnzM/white#0

How I win this game


I won this game it's because of an inaccuracy black made. Black helps me to open the h file, and so I can attack aggressively. Try not to capture the bishop on g3 as it gives your opponent advantage.

Black mistake


Black actually captures my bishop on g3, so it gives me advantages for the h file!

https://lichess.org/wH6F0JEQ#17

Six move checkmate in this position


Actually I could checkmate, but I didn't so my next move was a blunder. It was a six move checkmate. Though, the move I play was still good, I'm attacking aggressively. Find the checkmate yourself!

https://lichess.org/yE7pfGyq

Piece combination to form this attack


This is the pieces combination, we need to have three strong pawn structures like this. Do not castle kingside or queenside as you have a strong attack on the h file. H file rook is controlling the h file and ready to attack the h pawn. Bishop is also another attacker attacking the h pawn for more pressure. Queen is a threat to checkmate the king on the h file. Knight is a back up piece, if knight is on f3, play knight to d2 to allow the queen to attack. When f pawn is play for king to escape, we can bring our knight into the game to defend the f square. Visit study for annotation.

https://lichess.org/BxGnKEPq

Extra tactic in the game


Analyse through the board. See how white (me) can move better. You could also go to my study if you want to try the tactics by yourself.

https://lichess.org/djKpVftw#27

Conclusion


Thanks to @CodeDreamer_Ben for making this blog and @chargingking for playing the game with me. So in conclusion, do not capture your opponent bishop on g3 or g6, also if you opponent does captures it, you know how to take advantage.