Ghazarian,Kirk vs. Balaji,Aaravamudhan - 98th Caplin Hastings Masters 2024-25 1/2-1/2
In the 98th Caplin Hastings Masters 2024-25 event on December 31, 2024, Ghazarian (playing with white pieces) made a move that eliminated an attacking piece by capturing Black's material. This move allowed White to gain a material advantage and left Black's piece without defensive support. Notably, this exchange does not take into account the potential threat of a stronger attack, suggesting an alternative strategy might have been more prudent. The game proposes equalizing the material balance through a possible pawn trade, but fails to capitalize on a better opportunity for escape from the attacking position. Furthermore, Ghazarian missed the chance to develop their piece for active play, potentially creating further problems in the opening.
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[Date "2024.12.31"]