Gasanov,Eldar vs. Verbytski,Oleg - 98th Caplin Hastings Masters 2024-25 1-0
In the 98th Caplin Hastings Masters 2024-25 event on 2024.12.30, Eldar Gasanov played a move that was characterized by developing his bishop, occupying an important outpost, and proposing a trade. This move followed a capture, threatening material gain but also creating potential for a better exchange. However, it ignored the opportunity to escape an attack or protect an underdefended piece, and instead focused on developing his active bishop.
Unfortunately for Eldar, this move came at the cost of ignoring a superior threat chance and missing out on a free capture opportunity. It also failed to take advantage of the position to create a better material exchange or retake the captured piece. Instead, it allowed Oleg Verbytski's bishop to potentially kick against Eldar's piece.
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[Date "2024.12.30"]