Coste,Thierry vs. Rachels,Stuart - FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 1/2-1/2
In the FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 event on 2025.02.19 between Coste Thierry (white) and Rachels Stuart (black), a notable move was made by Black playing Qc7.
This pawn move misses an opportunity to put pressure on White's position, instead allowing White to maintain control of the center. By moving the queen to c7, Black ignores the chance to create a strong attacking position and fails to reveal any hidden threats against their pieces. The queen is now somewhat exposed, lacking proper protection from other pieces.
However, the move does block a potential attack by White on an underdefended piece. Unfortunately, it doesn't provide better safeguarding for this piece or facilitate its further development and growth. On the contrary, it might even make the position slightly more difficult for Black to maneuver in the long run.
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[Date "2025.02.19"]