Fava,Lorenzo vs. Salem,Ihab - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 1/2-1/2
In the event XTX Markets London Masters 2024 on 2024.11.29, Lorenzo Fava played a move that has been debated by chess enthusiasts. The move was Ke6, which saw Black sacrifice material in exchange for something. This unusual choice left Black's piece without sufficient defenders and put it at risk of being captured.
The decision to make this move seemed counterintuitive, as it missed opportunities to escape an attack or defend a vulnerable piece. It also failed to develop the piece effectively, instead allowing White to potentially exploit its isolation. Furthermore, Ke6 didn't seem to advance the piece for active play, suggesting that Black may have been trying to achieve something different.
The move has been characterized as a mistake in some chess circles, with many analyzing it as unnecessary and overly aggressive.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]