Firouzja,Alireza vs. Caruana,Fabiano - CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 1-0
In the CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 on February 18, 2025, between Alireza Firouzja playing with white pieces versus Fabiano Caruana playing with black pieces, the move Bxc2 was made by Black. This move eliminates the attacking piece, securing material at a strategic location. By capturing the piece, Black also defends the attacked piece, ensuring it is now well-supported. However, this move misses an opportunity to threaten White's position and instead occupies an outpost that could have been used to launch a more aggressive attack. Furthermore, playing Bxc2 does not provide better protection for the underdefended piece, allowing it to remain vulnerable. The move also fails to develop the captured piece, hindering its potential for active play in the game. Ultimately, this single move develops Black's piece, setting up for future strategic plays.
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[Date "2025.02.18"]