Efroimski,Marsel vs. Fier,Alexandr - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 1/2-1/2

In the game between Efroimski,Marsel and Fier,Alexandr at the XTX Markets London Masters 2024 on November 30, 2024, the move Bxb5 played by Black is a bold and decisive choice that puts pressure on White's position. Efroimski sacrifices material to gain a tempo advantage, as this move eliminates an attacking piece and forces Fier to respond with a piece move. This move also disrupts Fier's development, but it also gains the bishop an active role in the game by putting pressure on Efroimski's pawn structure. However, it overlooks a potentially better material exchange opportunity, allowing Black to gain more material if they play correctly.

[Date "2024.11.30"]

[Round "2.4"]
[Event "XTX Markets London Masters 2024"]
[White "Efroimski,Marsel"]
[Black "Fier,Alexandr"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "2397"]
[BlackElo "2544"]
[TimeControl "60"]
[Site "London"]