Del Rio De Angelis,Salvador G. vs. Lozano Garcia,Antonio - 50th Ciudad Sevilla 2024 1-0
In the game between Del Rio De Angelis and Lozano Garcia at the 50th Ciudad Sevilla 2024 event on January 10, 2025, Black's move Qc7 stands out as a strategic misstep. By moving their queen to c7, Black sacrifices material in exchange for potentially connecting rooks for future synergy, but this decision also leaves them vulnerable to being attacked by White's pieces. Unfortunately, this pawn sacrifice doesn't seem to have been part of an overall plan, as it unnecessarily loses material without providing a sufficient return. Furthermore, the move Qc7 does allow White's pieces to kick at Black's position, putting pressure on their defenses. Notably, Black also fails to take advantage of their queen's development, choosing not to advance it towards the center or use it to launch an attack against White's position. Overall, this pawn sacrifice seems like a missed opportunity for Black to better develop their piece and launch a more effective counterattack.
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[Date "2025.01.10"]