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Emms,John M vs. Makkar,Rajat - 4NCL Div 1 2024-25 0-1

In the game between Emms,John M (White) and Makkar,Rajat (Black) from 4NCL Div 1 2024-25 on November 24, 2024, the move Qa2 is played by White. This move forces Black to respond to the queen's presence on the a-file, which limits their mobility. By playing Qa2, White gains an initial tempo advantage as it sets up a strong pawn center and prepares to develop other pieces more quickly. The queen also creates a fork, attacking multiple pieces in the process. However, by playing this move, White misses an opportunity to develop one of its pawns, specifically the e-pawn, which could have further stabilized the position. Despite this drawback, Qa2 develops the queen for active play, positioning it to exert pressure on Black's position and create long-term strategic advantages.
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[Date "2024.11.24"]