Houston,David vs. Holst,Per - FIDE WSTC Open 65 2025 1/2-1/2

In the FIDE WSTC Open 65 event on 2025.02.19, White player Houston made the move dxc5, a capture that not only gains control of the center but also eliminates the attacking potential of Black's bishop on the queenside. This move allows White to develop their piece and prepares it for active play, ultimately gaining a tempo advantage over Black. However, it could have been improved by opting for a more material-exchanging capture or by developing the piece earlier in the game. By playing dxc5, Houston forces Black's hand and puts pressure on Holst to respond to this new development.

[Date "2025.02.19"]

[Round "3.45"]
[Event "FIDE WSTC Open 65 2025"]
[White "Houston,David"]
[Black "Holst,Per"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "2235"]
[BlackElo "2037"]
[TimeControl "60"]
[Site "Prague"]