Gholami Orimi, Mahdi vs. Silva, Pedro Gil Ferreira Da - Leca Chess Open 2024 1-0

In the game between Mahdi Gholami Orimi and Pedro Gil Ferreira Da Silva at the Leca Chess Open 2024 on August 1, the move Qb5 by White is notable for several reasons. It poses a direct threat to win material and offers an opportunity to trade pieces equally. However, it overlooks a chance to improve the bishop's mobility and misses an opportunity to escape from an attack. The move also misses a chance to defend an unprotected piece and does not provide the best possible protection for a piece that is underdefended. On the positive side, the queen on b5 is now well-defended and also defends a previously attacked piece. Despite these advantages, it fails to pin an opponent's piece and neglects an opportunity to develop another piece, although it does develop the queen for active play.