Gonzalez Garcia,Jose vs. Derakhshani,Borna - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 1/2-1/2

In the XTX Markets London Masters 2024 on November 30th, Jose Gonzalez Garcia played Be5 with white pieces against Borna Derakhshani with black pieces. This move threatened to take material away from Black's pawn structure. By playing this move, Jose gained a tempo advantage, as it allows him to develop his piece more actively. However, the move also forced Borna to respond and potentially create an opportunity for counterplay. Additionally, the bishop's advance on the long diagonal was somewhat passive, lacking a clearer plan of attack.

[Date "2024.11.30"]

[Round "2.10"]
[Event "XTX Markets London Masters 2024"]
[White "Gonzalez Garcia,Jose"]
[Black "Derakhshani,Borna"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "2465"]
[BlackElo "2355"]
[TimeControl "60"]
[Site "London"]