Elsness,Frode vs. Nieminen,Kari - 21st Open Gran Hotel Bali-A 2024 1-0
In the 21st Open Gran Hotel Bali-A 2024 chess match between Elsness,Frode and Nieminen,Kari on November 29, 2024, Black played Bd7, a move that follows a capture. This piece development move for Black increases their active bishop's mobility.
The move threatens to gain material by attacking White's position. However, it disregards the potentially more advantageous threat from another part of the board.
By playing Bd7, Black also shifts their focus towards developing one of their pieces. The choice here results in a better-positioned bishop being available for active play later on.
In contrast, this move prevents White from easily attacking the protected piece. Consequently, the defended piece now enjoys greater security due to its placement.
Furthermore, it's notable that by not taking advantage of the current tempo and capturing material sooner, Black misses an opportunity to improve their position further.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]