Donchenko,Alexander vs. Suleymenov,Alisher - FIDE Open World Blitz 2024 1/2-1/2
In the FIDE Open World Blitz 2024 tournament on December 30, 2024, Alexander Donchenko played a move that showcased his boldness as he sacrificed a pawn to open up lines and potentially create a powerful attacking position. The move Qxb2 is characterized by its ability to threaten material gain, as it allows Black to capture White's queen, putting pressure on Donchenko's position. This sacrifice also frees up the b2-pawn, allowing Suleymenov to kick the bishop off the square and potentially create counterplay.
However, it can be argued that this move ignores the fact that White has a significant material advantage, making the sacrifice somewhat reckless. Furthermore, by playing Qxb2, Suleymenov misses the opportunity to retreat his king from the attack, which would have been a safer choice. Nevertheless, the move does develop Black's queenside pieces for active play, potentially setting up a strong attacking initiative.
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[Date "2024.12.30"]