Dardha,Daniel vs. Makoto,Rodwell - FIDE Open World Blitz 2024 1-0
In the FIDE Open World Blitz 2024 event on 2024.12.30, during the game between Daniel (White) vs Rodwell (Black), Black player Makoto made a move by placing their queen on the square Na5.
This move appears to be a defensive measure, as it shields the attacked knight but may not provide sufficient protection for it in the long run. The knight on Na5 is now relatively well-defended, which might lead to a more passive approach rather than actively engaging with White's attack. However, by placing their queen on this square, Makoto blocks White's attacking momentum and creates space for counterplay elsewhere on the board.
On the other hand, by not developing the bishop or other pieces that could support the knight, Black misses an opportunity to transition into more dynamic play and potentially create threats against White's position. Nevertheless, the decision to develop the queen for active play is a deliberate choice that showcases Makoto's strategic thinking in this specific situation.
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[Date "2024.12.30"]