Berube,Richard vs. Neave,George - FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 1/2-1/2
In the FIDE WSTC Open 50 tournament on 2025.02.20, Richard Berube played a move that ultimately backfired for George Neave. By playing Rd8, Black relinquished material in exchange for attacking White's position. This move ignored the stronger threat of a potential attack on an unprotected piece and instead focused on forcing White to respond. However, it gained tempo advantage by advancing his rook, which would later be utilized for active play. The move also failed to develop a more powerful piece that could have been used to counterattack, as Neave opted to prioritize attacking with his rook rather than developing a strategic piece.
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[Date "2025.02.20"]