Caruana,Fabiano vs. Sevian,Samuel - CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 1-0
In the game between Fabiano Caruana and Samuel Sevian at the CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 on February 18, 2025, Black played the move Rxd8. This capture move eliminates one of White's attacking pieces, but it also fails to capitalize on a potential advantage by not threatening any of White's remaining pieces. By playing this move, Black misses an opportunity to put pressure on White and instead allows White to potentially counter-attack. However, this move does reveal that White's attack was not as well-coordinated as initially thought, as the captured piece is no longer a threat. The move also fails to develop Black's own pieces effectively, allowing White to maintain a strong attacking position. Nevertheless, by capturing the d8-pawn, Black has now defended an unprotected piece, which is somewhat well-protected. Ultimately, Rxd8 allows White to continue their attack without major disruption, but it also provides Black with an opportunity to reorganize and potentially launch a counterattack in the future.
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[Date "2025.02.18"]