Jiang,Haochen vs. Torosyan,Volodya - ISF U15 Gymnasiade Open-B 2025 1-0
In the game between Jiang Haochen (White) and Torosyan Volodya (Black) at the ISF U15 Gymnasiade Open-B 2025 on April 10, 2025, Black played the move Qc2. This followed a capture, indicating that White had previously attacked one of Black's pieces. The move threatens to win material, as it aims to gain an advantage by capturing one of White's pieces on c2. However, this comes at the cost of losing material in exchange.
Black ignores the superior threat chance, opting not to take advantage of a potential winning opportunity. Instead, they choose to reveal an attack on a piece, which could have potentially put pressure on White's position. The move forces White to respond and move a piece, creating a situation where Black can gain an initiative. Unfortunately, Black fails to seize the winning tempo and misses the chance to escape the attack.
The queen on c2 is now well defended, suggesting that Black has prioritized protecting this piece over developing other parts of their position. Furthermore, Black misses the opportunity to provide better protection for an underdefended piece, which could have strengthened their overall pawn structure. The move also creates a fork, attacking multiple White pieces simultaneously, but Black fails to capitalize on this advantage.
By playing Qc2, Black develops their queen for active play, showcasing their intent to use this piece to influence the game's outcome. Overall, this move showcases Black's strategic thinking and willingness to take calculated risks in pursuit of their goals.
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[Date "2025.04.10"]