Ilincic,Aleksa vs. Gusev,Mikhail - Vojvodina League 2024 0-1
In the game between Aleksa Ilincic and Mikhail Gusev during the Vojvodina League on October 29, 2024, Gusev played the move Be4. This move aimed to threaten a material gain but ultimately resulted in a loss of material due to an unfavorable exchange. The piece sacrifice appeared unnecessary, as it overlooked an opportunity for a free capture that could have been advantageous. Additionally, this move missed the chance to reveal an attack on an opponent's piece and allowed Ilincic to kick one of Gusev's pieces away. Moreover, Gusev's piece became well defended after the move, yet it failed to provide better protection for another underdefended piece. While it did block an attack from Ilincic, it also missed the opportunity to safeguard a vulnerable piece further. Ultimately, the move created a fork that attacked multiple pieces but neglected to develop another piece for more active play.