Gardela Batlle,Jordi vs. Bellini,Fabio - FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 1/2-1/2
In the game between Gardela Batlle,Jordi (white) and Bellini,Fabio (black) at FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 on 2025.02.17, the move Qc4 was played by black. This move appears to be an unforced retreat, as it does not pose a significant threat to black's position immediately after being made.
The decision to play Qc4 instead of developing another piece suggests that Bellini,Fabio may have been opting for a more cautious approach, potentially overlooking the potential benefits of a more aggressive development strategy.
Moreover, playing Qc4 seems to be ignoring the opportunity to reveal an attack on white's position, and by doing so, it allows Jordi (white) to potentially kick black's piece out of the way without having to devote resources to defending against it.
Overall, this move seems to have created a fork, attacking multiple pieces, but ultimately, it fails to provide black with sufficient counterplay to challenge white's central presence.
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[Date "2025.02.17"]