Gonzalez Argandona, Manuel vs. De Leon Gonzalez, Yraya - Spanish Chess Championship u12 2024 1/2-1/2

In the Spanish Chess Championship U12 on July 11, 2024, between Manuel Gonzalez Argandona playing white and Yraya De Leon Gonzalez playing black, White's move Nd2 was quite complex. This move misses an opportunity to put pressure on the opponent, ignoring a superior chance to create a threat. It also overlooks the chance to unveil an attack on a piece and a potential favorable piece exchange. Despite this, the piece is now well defended, though a better way to protect an underdefended piece was available. The move effectively blocks an opponent's attack but misses out on a favorable material exchange. Additionally, it fails to force an enemy move and misses a chance to develop another piece. On the positive side, it develops the knight for active play.