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Goh,Jinghan Cameron vs. Harvey,Marcus R - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 0-1

In the game between Goh, Jinghan Cameron and Harvey, Marcus R at the XTX Markets London Masters 2024 on December 1st, 2024, White played the move Ne2. This move puts pressure on Black's position by threatening to capture a material advantage, which could potentially lead to an immediate win. However, instead of focusing on this threat, White ignores a more significant opportunity to reveal their attack on a piece, allowing Black to potentially prepare a defense. By playing Ne2, White does enhance the influence of their knight, making it more effective in the center of the board. Nevertheless, they overlook a better move that could have further solidified their knight's position and set up a stronger attack. Moreover, this move fails to seize the winning tempo, which would have allowed White to gain a significant advantage and put pressure on Black from the start. Finally, by developing Ne2, White also misses the chance to force Black into making a specific move, giving White more control over the board. Additionally, this development move itself is an opportunity for active play, but it does not necessarily provide an immediate material benefit.
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[Date "2024.12.01"]