Beukema,Stefan vs. Slagboom,Leandro - 87th Tata Steel Tienkamp 2025 1/2-1/2
In the 87th Tata Steel Tienkamp 2025 tournament on January 24, 2025, Stefan Beukema played the move g5 with black pieces against Leandro Slagboom's white pieces. This unusual choice deviates from traditional strategies and can be seen as an attempt to disrupt Black's opponent. Specifically, this move misses the opportunity to create a strong attack on White's position. Furthermore, it ignores the possibility of capturing a strategic outpost that could provide a long-term advantage. Additionally, this move disregards the potential for a favorable piece exchange that could lead to a significant material imbalance. The move also fails to address any threats on the board, failing to defend an unprotected piece and instead opting to develop the g-pawn for active play. By doing so, Beukema is essentially developing a pawn without considering its full implications or potential counterplay.
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[Date "2025.01.24"]