In the game between Gulamirian, Korun and Stoettner, Lukas on July 30, 2024, the move Ba3 played by White exhibits several notable characteristics. This move follows a previous capture and results in an equal trade of material. However, it overlooks a superior chance to exploit an immediate threat and misses an opportunity to capture a valuable outpost. While it proposes an equal exchange of pieces, it forces Black to move their piece and connects White’s rooks, enhancing their synergy. Although it develops the bishop to a more active position, it also neglects a chance for a favorable material exchange and misses an opportunity to escape an attack. Despite gaining a tempo advantage, it doesn’t capitalize on the chance to further develop other pieces.
[Date "2024.07.30"]