Grischuk,Alexander vs. Duda,Jan-Krzysztof - CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 1/2-1/2
In the CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 on February 18, 2025, between Grischuk playing with white pieces against Duda playing with black pieces, Alexander Grischuk made a strategic move by playing Rb5+. This capture move aimed to force Jan-Krzysztof Duda into making a response that would be unfavorable for him. By doing so, it also missed the opportunity to push his passed pawn forward, potentially gaining more territory on the board.
However, this move gained Grischuk a tempo advantage by opening up the center of the board and preparing to develop other pieces for active play. Moreover, Rb5+ created a fork, attacking multiple pieces simultaneously, which added to its complexity and potential impact on Duda's position. Despite these benefits, it is also worth noting that this move missed the chance to fully develop one of Grischuk's pieces earlier in the game.
Despite missing some opportunities, playing Rb5+ did ultimately help Grischuk develop a piece for active play, setting him up for future attacks and counterplay.
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[Date "2025.02.18"]