Dasgupta,Avyukt vs. Yoon,Jacob D - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 1/2-1/2
In the game between Dasgupta,Avyukt playing with white pieces versus Yoon,Jacob D playing with black pieces in the XTX Markets London Masters 2024 on 2024.11.29, Black's move Qe6 is notable for missing an opportunity to launch a direct attack, instead opting for a more subtle approach. This decision forces White to respond and makes it harder for Black to maintain mobility. By playing Qe6, Black gains a slight tempo advantage over their opponent. However, this also means that the Queen is now more exposed to potential counter-attacks, particularly from pieces that could potentially be used to defend the King or other important squares. While the move does develop the Queen and prepares it for active play, it ultimately fails to provide better protection for the underdefended piece. Despite its limitations, Qe6 does create a fork, attacking multiple White pieces simultaneously, which can be seen as a defensive measure rather than an aggressive one.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]