Chornyi,Viktor vs. Diachuk,Ihor - Chestnut 2nd Category Final 2025 1-0
In the Chestnut 2nd Category Final 2025 on 2025.04.06 between Chornyi and Diachuk, Black's move Rb7 is notable for threatening material gain. This move also offers an equal trade, proposing a reciprocal exchange of pieces. By playing Rb7, Black forces White to make a move with their rook, which gains tempo advantage in the process. Additionally, this move allows White's piece to potentially kick away Diachuk's rook.
However, by choosing Rb7, Diachuk misses an opportunity to escape from the potential attack on their own pieces. Furthermore, playing Rb7 also misses the chance to defend a unprotected piece, as it doesn't provide adequate protection for the rook that could be under threat.
Despite this, Rb7 does block White's attacking force, potentially giving Diachuk time to regroup and develop other parts of their position. However, it is worth noting that by playing Rb7, Black misses a chance to develop another piece in a more advantageous way.
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[Date "2025.04.06"]