Harshavardhan G B vs. Goncalves, Samuel Jesus P - Leca Chess Open 2024 1-0

In the Leca Chess Open 2024 on August 1st, Harshavardhan G B played the move cxb6 against Samuel Jesus P. This move effectively captures a pawn and threatens to win material, as it removes a piece that was actively participating in the opponent's defense. By doing so, it eliminates a piece that was actively attacking, while simultaneously forcing the opponent to move a piece. Although the move gains a tempo advantage, it overlooks a superior threat that could have been addressed and fails to reveal a potential attack on an opposing piece. Additionally, it misses a better opportunity to enhance the bishop's mobility and to capture a key outpost. The move also neglects the chance to escape an impending attack, which could have been better managed, and does not improve protection for a vulnerable piece. Despite these missed opportunities, the move develops the piece for active play, leaving it well-defended and in a strong position.