Charkhalashvili,Inga vs. Mgeladze,Kesaria - European Women Rapid-ch 2024 0-1
In a recent game at the European Women's Rapid-ch 2024 event on January 11, 2025, White player Charkhalashvili made the move Qe2 against Black player Mgeladze.
This seemingly straightforward move can be reevaluated through several key lenses. Firstly, by moving the queen to e2, Charkhalashvili ignores a significant threat that was present on the board, potentially allowing Mgeladze to gain an advantage.
Moreover, this move misses an opportunity to utilize the bishop more effectively, as it fails to fully capitalize on its mobility and potential for attack. Furthermore, Charkhalashvili also overlooks the chance to capture the outpost at e4, which could have been a valuable asset in future moves.
Additionally, the queen's presence now makes Mgeladze's piece at e7 more secure, as it can potentially be defended by the queen. By not taking better care of this underdefended piece earlier on, Charkhalashvili has left himself with less protection for it.
It is also worth noting that Qe2 allows Black to launch a successful attack against White's position, forcing them to defend against this threat. This move ultimately blocks any opportunity for Charkhalashvili to develop the queen in a more active and impactful manner.
Ultimately, while the move Qe2 may have seemed like a straightforward development, it reveals a number of missed opportunities that could have given Charkhalashvili an advantage over Mgeladze.
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[Date "2025.01.11"]