Dishman,Stephen vs. Thorhallsson,Throstur - FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 0-1
In the FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 event on February 18, 2025, between players Dishman Stephen (white) and Thorhallsson Throstur (black), the move Rxd5 was played by white. This pawn capture gains a tempo advantage as it neutralizes black's potential piece development. By doing so, it also eliminates the attacking potential of one of black's pieces, forcing Thorhallsson to react to this change in position. Furthermore, the move develops the rook, preparing it for active play and opening up opportunities for future attacks. However, it is worth noting that a better material exchange could have been achieved by playing d3 instead, which would have maintained a stronger pawn center and more flexibility for both sides.
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[Date "2025.02.18"]