Bagaturov,Giorgi vs. Pashikyan,Rudolf - 15th Margaryan Memorial-IM 2025 0-1
In the 15th Margaryan Memorial-IM 2025 tournament on 2025.01.11, Giorgi Bagaturov made a move that would have benefited from a more cautious approach. By playing Ne5+, he missed an opportunity to threaten his opponent Rudolf Pashikyan's position directly, instead opting to ignore the stronger threat chance that existed at this point in the game.
This choice also prevented him from revealing an attack on one of his pieces, which would have put pressure on Pashikyan's defenses earlier. As a result, Bagaturov forced Pashikyan to move one of his pieces, giving White more influence over the board and control over a key square. This decision ultimately enhanced the knight's presence on the board, making it more formidable in the long run.
However, Bagaturov also missed the chance to capture an outpost that would have further solidified his position. By passing up this opportunity, he gave Pashikyan a chance to defend himself and potentially turn the tables on White. The move did gain Bagaturov a tempo advantage, allowing him to develop more pieces earlier in the game.
In addition, playing Ne5+ helped to defend against the attack that was launched on one of his pieces. This piece is now well protected from potential attacks, thanks to the proactive move made by Bagaturov. Unfortunately, he also missed the chance to provide better protection for an underdefended piece, leaving it vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Despite this oversight, playing Ne5+ did block Pashikyan's attack on one of White's pieces, safeguarding its safety. Furthermore, the move allowed Bagaturov to develop his knight for active play, preparing it to participate in further attacks and strategic maneuvering throughout the game.
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[Date "2025.01.11"]