Goormachtigh,Johan vs. Ftacnik,Lubomir - European Senior Chess-ch 2024 0-1
In the match between Johan Goormachtigh and Lubomir Ftacnik during the European Senior Chess Championship on October 28, 2024, the move Qxc4 played by White is notable for several reasons. This move successfully threatens to gain material, as it captures a pawn and puts pressure on Black's position. By taking the pawn, White wins a piece without immediate compensation for Black, showcasing a clear advantage in material. However, this move overlooks a potential opportunity for capturing a piece that could have further strengthened White's position. Additionally, while it develops the queen into an active role, it misses out on enhancing the mobility of the bishop, which could have provided better strategic options. The move also creates a tempo advantage by forcing Black to react, although it allows Black to kick the queen with subsequent moves. Overall, while Qxc4 is an effective capture that gains material and develops White's piece for active play, it also neglects other tactical opportunities that could have been more beneficial in the ongoing game.
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[Date "2024.10.28"]