Anand Vittal T R vs. Nihaan Pohane - 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-B 2025 0-1
In the 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-B chess match between Anand Vittal T R (White) and Nihaan Pohane (Black), on April 10, 2025, Nihaan played a critical move f6 with Black's pieces. This capture move aimed to neutralize White's previous attack, but it actually took on a life of its own as a powerful pawn advancement that threatened material gain. Despite being aware of this threat, Nihaan chose not to prioritize the immediate danger, instead opting to ignore the superior threat chance in favor of exploring other options. By doing so, Nihaan missed an opportunity to reveal the full extent of their attack on White's pieces and potentially create more chaos on the board. Furthermore, by advancing their pawn without proper support, Nihaan was forced to move one of their own pieces to defend against the incoming attack, which limited their subsequent counterplay options. Ultimately, Nihaan failed to escape the impending danger effectively, as White's position remained strong despite the loss of material.
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[Date "2025.04.10"]