Hobson,Kenneth vs. Dunn,Maxim - 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 1/2-1/2
In the 4NCL Div 2 event on 2024.11.23 between Hobson,Kenneth (white) and Dunn,Maxim (black), Kenneth played the move Nxb6, which follows a capture and threatens to win material by eliminating an attacking piece. This sacrifice also ignores the possibility of a better exchange of pieces for more valuable ones. However, it's worth noting that this move does develop Kenneth's knight, allowing him to participate in active play.
This pawn sacrifice effectively blocks Dunn's potential attack on Kenneth's position, defending his piece and protecting it from further threats. Despite some critics arguing that Kenneth might have missed a chance to defend an unprotected piece better or developed another piece for more effective play, the move Nxb6 has turned out to be well-planned by Kenneth.
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[Date "2024.11.23"]