David, Alberto vs. Sankalp Gupta - Arona Chess Festival 2024 1/2-1/2

In the game between David Alberto and Sankalp Gupta at the Arona Chess Festival 2024 on June 24, 2024, white played the move Nxd5. This move aims to capture black's knight on d5, posing a direct threat to win material. By executing Nxd5, white sacrifices the knight to remove an important defender from black's position. This decision enhances the influence of white's other pieces, potentially altering the dynamics of the game significantly. However, the move disregards the opportunity to address a more pressing threat or to develop pieces further. Nonetheless, by exchanging knights on d5, white asserts control over a critical outpost, strategically positioning for future maneuvers on the board.