Derakhshani,Borna vs. Shafi,Declan - 4NCL Div 1 2024-25 1/2-1/2
In the 4NCL Div 1 event on November 24, 2024, Derakhshani played axb5 with white pieces against Shafi playing black pieces. This move is a capture, taking advantage of Borna's knight to eliminate an attacking piece and gain a material advantage. By moving axb5, Borna loses one pawn but gains control over the center of the board. The move also reveals a blocked attack by White, forcing Declan to respond with his next move. Furthermore, this single square move creates tempo advantages for White, allowing them to develop their pieces more efficiently in the long run. However, Derakhshani could have also developed her knight on c3, potentially gaining more flexibility and attacking chances.
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[Date "2024.11.24"]