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Chubakov,Sultan vs. Mauron,Pierre - SixDays Budapest January IM-A 2025 1-0

In the game between Chubakov, Sultan (playing with white pieces) and Mauron, Pierre (playing with black pieces), at the SixDays Budapest January IM-A 2025 event on 2025.01.27, White played Ne1, a seemingly straightforward move that fails to capitalize on several strategic opportunities. The move misses the chance to put pressure on Black's position, instead ignoring a potential threat and allowing Pierre Mauron to potentially kick one of Chubakov's pieces out of the way. White's decision not to force an enemy move also means missing out on the possibility to disrupt Black's plans. Furthermore, by moving Ne1, White fails to develop its knight for more active play in the center of the board. However, it is worth noting that developing the piece does lay the groundwork for potential future moves.
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[Date "2025.01.27"]