Two Tactical Wins: Given without comment

Before we get to the games, take a second to solve this tactic that came about. It’s about an 800 level I would guess.


The first game, my opponent went up a pawn because I miscounted a trade, but his next move hung a piece, followed by allowing me to mate quite easily. He really wasn’t trying.


This second game really emphasizes the danger of a white Bishop on b5, advancing the d-pawn, and not castling quickly. It’s an amateur fork, but hey, I will take it. There were a few tactics that arose, but the overwhelming difference doesn’t make for a great analysis.