Barlov,Dragan vs. Ramirez Maillo,Juan Adonay - 17th Memorial Lezcano Montalvo 2025 0-1
In the 17th Memorial Lezcano Montalvo 2025 tournament on April 13, 2025, between Barlov, Dragan playing with white pieces versus Ramirez Maillo, Juan Adonay playing with black pieces, White's move Rc1 is noteworthy.
The capture of Rb8 follows a recent capture, indicating a specific sequence of events.
This move also threatens to take material away from Black, putting pressure on their position.
However, instead of prioritizing the superior threat chance, White focuses on this move, diverting attention and forcing an opponent's response.
By doing so, White gains a temporary tempo advantage in the game, which can be leveraged for future benefits.
Ultimately, though, this move fails to provide a better escape from the ensuing attack.
Furthermore, Rc1 misses the chance to develop a piece more dynamically and proactively.
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[Date "2025.04.13"]