Berube,Richard vs. Bellini,Fabio - FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 0-1
In the FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 game between Richard Berube and Fabio Bellini on 2025.02.19, White made the move Qxd4, which puts pressure on Black's position by taking their piece while simultaneously removing an attacking unit from the board.
This move allows White to eliminate a potential threat and gain material, but it does so in a way that ignores a stronger attacking opportunity for Black.
By capturing the d4 pawn, White also opens up space to develop other pieces more effectively, allowing them to take advantage of the temporary imbalance on the board.
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[Date "2025.02.19"]