Del Rey,Diego vs. Smolik,Jachym - Marienbad Open IM A 2025 1/2-1/2
In the Marienbad Open IM tournament held on January 21st, 2025, White player Del Rey made a notable move by playing Qd7+, forcing Black player Smolik to respond to the check. This move gained Del Rey an immediate tempo advantage as it put pressure on Smolik's position and compelled him to make a move. However, this maneuver missed the opportunity to fully develop another piece in the opening stage of the game. Notably, playing Qd7+ develops the Queen for active play, setting the stage for potential counterplay or attacking opportunities.
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[Date "2025.01.21"]