Gochelashvili,David vs. Mehar,Chinna Reddy C.H. - 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 1-0
In the 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 chess game between David Gochelashvili and Chinna Reddy C.H. Mehar on April 12, 2025, Black played a pivotal move: Ke8. This move follows a capture, indicating that it may be in response to an opponent's previous attack. The move threatens to win material, as it challenges White's control of the board. However, it ignores a superior threat chance from another part of the board, potentially underestimating the danger posed by White's position.
By playing Ke8, Black reveals a blocked attack on their king, suggesting that they may have been preparing for this move. Meanwhile, Black overlooks a stronger option involving their knight, which could have been used to defend against the threat more effectively. The move also fails to miss an opportunity to escape the attack, allowing White to continue pressing their advantage.
The fact that Ke8 is played means that Black's king is now better defended. Nevertheless, this move misses an opportunity for even better protection of an underdefended piece by not taking into account a more secure option earlier on. By playing Ke8, Black blocks an opponent attack, which could have been countered differently with different pieces being developed. In the end, the development of the king to e8 does set up Black's piece for active play.
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[Date "2025.04.12"]