Baltrunas,Evaldas vs. Wills,Tom - 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 1/2-1/2
In the game between Evaldas Baltrunas and Tom Wills at 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 on November 24, 2024, Black played Qb6. This move led to an equal trade of pieces, as it proposed a fair exchange without gaining a significant advantage. However, by playing Qb6, Black missed the opportunity to capture Wills' outpost on b5, which could have provided a strong pawn center and control over key territory. Moreover, the move allowed White to develop their piece more effectively, putting it in play for active participation.
The queen move also defended an attacked piece, making it better protected, but this was largely counterbalanced by missing out on other potential gains. Furthermore, Qb6 did not provide sufficient protection for the underdefended piece, and instead, focused on blocking White's attack. The move ultimately blocked a potential opponent attack at b6.
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[Date "2024.11.24"]