Ertemi,Ibrahim K vs. Gely,Bernard - Djerba Festival Open-B 2025 1/2-1/2
In the game between Ertemi and Gely at the Djerba Festival Open-B 2025 on February 18, 2025, White played Be4, a move that could have been more effective if it had aimed to threaten a specific piece directly rather than just advancing the bishop. However, this straightforward approach forces Black to respond, making them play a defensive move.
By playing Be4, White actually gains a tempo advantage as it moves their bishop forward, allowing for quicker development of other pieces in the future. Unfortunately, this also misses an opportunity for a direct attack on Black's piece, as the move does not reveal any clear threat. Nevertheless, the bishop now takes up a more active position, which could become advantageous later in the game.
One potential drawback to Be4 is that it allows Black to kick the bishop back, potentially disrupting White's plans. On the other hand, this move does not necessarily pin Black's piece on the Be4 square, so that aspect is not necessarily relevant here.
In summary, while Be4 may have been a decent opening move for White, its characteristics mean that it fails to deliver a decisive advantage in terms of attacking or defending, but still sets up potential future play.
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[Date "2025.02.18"]