Ashwath Kaushik vs. Olsen,William Alexander - Fagernes Chess GM-Swiss 2025 0-1
In the Fagernes Chess GM-Swiss 2025 event on 2025.04.15, Ashwath Kaushik made a characteristic move by playing Bd2 with white pieces against Olsen, William Alexander's black pieces. This move gains an early tempo advantage as it puts pressure on Black's position. By moving the bishop to d2, Ashwath Kaushik creates a threat of material gain and forces Olsen to respond to this threat. The bishop is now well defended, making it harder for Black to attack or capture without suffering losses. Unfortunately, this move misses an opportunity to provide better protection for Olsen's underdefended piece, which remains vulnerable to potential attacks. The move also blocks an opponent attack that could have been anticipated by moving the bishop earlier. Additionally, Ashwath Kaushik missed a chance to develop the bishop further and make it more active in play. However, the move does develop the bishop for active play, making it a valuable asset in the early stages of the game.
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[Date "2025.04.15"]