Goryachkina,Aleksandra vs. Kosteniuk,Alexandra - FIDE Women GP Monaco 2024-25 1/2-1/2
In the FIDE Women GP Monaco 2024-25 event on February 19, 2025, White player Goryachkina made the move Qe2, which was met with a critical assessment. The move fails to capitalize on an opportunity to launch a threat, instead opting for a less aggressive approach. By not pursuing this threat, Goryachkina misses out on the chance to reveal her attack and gain an advantage early on.
Conversely, Kosteniuk's response could be improved with better protection of underdefended pieces, as Qe2 seems to leave Kosteniuk's position relatively vulnerable. However, it is also true that this move effectively blocks Kosteniuk's potential counterattack, giving White a temporary reprieve. Meanwhile, Goryachkina has successfully developed her queen for active play, setting the stage for future strategic maneuvering.
The actual development of the game will likely depend on how White chooses to utilize her newly developed piece in conjunction with other moves made so far.
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[Date "2025.02.19"]