Bascunana Sanchez,Pablo vs. Stella,Andrea - 21st Open Gran Hotel Bali-A 2024 0-1
In the 21st Open Gran Hotel Bali-A 2024 chess tournament on 2024.11.29, player Stella,Andrea made a move that caught attention - Rc1 played by black. This particular move involves moving the rook from its starting position to the first rank, positioning it behind a passed pawn. The analysis reveals that this move overlooks the knight's potential better square, as moving the knight would have been a more effective use of the piece. Furthermore, the rook is now in a somewhat passive position, missing the opportunity to capture an outpost that could have provided more flexibility on the board. Additionally, developing the rook for active play seems to be the primary intention behind this move, suggesting that Stella was aiming to increase mobility and create attacking chances.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]