Gholami, Aryan vs. Bassari, Senem Gul - Satranc Arena IM 2024 1-0

In the game between Gholami, Aryan playing white and Bassari, Senem Gul playing black at the Satranc Arena IM 2024 on July 11, 2024, black's move h4 was a complex one with several implications. This move resulted in a pawn becoming a passed pawn, significantly increasing its potential impact on the game. Additionally, it opened up the opportunity for black to challenge an opponent's piece, potentially forcing it to relocate. However, by making this move, black missed a chance to evade an attack and also overlooked a better way to protect a piece that was insufficiently defended. On the positive side, the pawn on h4 is now well-defended, contributing to a stronger position. Nevertheless, this move also missed the opportunity to capture an open file, which could have been strategically advantageous. Additionally, black did not take the chance to develop another piece, which could have been beneficial. Ultimately, the move h4 was an attempt to develop the piece for more active play, reflecting a dynamic and ambitious strategy.