Diego Carbone vs. Federico Esteve - Uruguay Chess Championship - Semifinal 2024 1-0

In the Uruguay Chess Championship - Semifinal 2024 on February 10, 2024, black player Federico Esteve made a bold move with Qe4. This move threatens to capture material, putting pressure on white's position. However, it overlooks a superior chance for counterplay. By forcing white to move a piece in response, it disrupts their plans. Yet, it also exposes the black queen to potential attacks, failing to provide a better escape route. Additionally, it misses an opportunity to protect an under-defended piece. Despite these drawbacks, the move does solidify the defense of the piece on e4. Nevertheless, there was potential for a more effective defense or a more favorable material exchange. Overall, Qe4 demonstrates aggression but lacks optimal strategic foresight.