Birnboim,Nathan vs. Haik,Aldo - FIDE WSTC Open 65 2025 1/2-1/2

In the FIDE WSTC Open 65 tournament held on February 19, 2025, White player Birnboim made a move that showcased his tactical prowess, playing Qd3 against Black player Haik. This move was characterized by threatening to gain material advantages, proposing an equal exchange of pieces to simplify the position, allowing for a potential counter-attack by kicking an opponent's piece out of the way, and yet it missed the chance to escape or sidestep the incoming threat altogether. Furthermore, this development of the Queen piece set the stage for active play, preparing Birnboim's attack.

[Date "2025.02.19"]

[Round "3.5"]
[Event "FIDE WSTC Open 65 2025"]
[White "Birnboim,Nathan"]
[Black "Haik,Aldo"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "2313"]
[BlackElo "2377"]
[TimeControl "60"]
[Site "Prague"]