Franco,Gaston vs. Badacsonyi,Stanley - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 0-1
In the game between Franco,Gaston (white) and Badacsonyi,Stanley (black) at the XTX Markets London Masters 2024 on November 29, 2024, Black played a striking move Qxb2.
This move threatens to gain material advantage by capturing White's queen. However, it forces White's hand, prompting them to make a piece move. By doing so, Black gains a tempo advantage and creates the opportunity for their piece to kick into action.
Unfortunately, this move also misses the chance for Black to escape any potential attack on a valuable piece. Furthermore, it doesn't allow Black to develop their other pieces effectively, potentially hindering their overall strategy.
On the positive side, Qxb2 does create a fork, attacking multiple pieces at once. Nonetheless, it fails to reveal an attack on a key piece, which could have provided more clarity and control over the board.
Despite this, Black's move does develop their queen for active play, setting up potential future attacks and counter-moves.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]