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Jing, Andrew vs. Zhizmer, Yuri - September 03 Late 2024 1-0

In the game between Andrew Jing (White) and Yuri Zhizmer (Black) in the September 03 Late 2024 event on 2024.09.03, Black's move Bd4 placed the bishop on an important square, allowing it to control a significant portion of the board. The bishop now occupies a central outpost from where it can exert pressure on White's position. However, this move also leaves the bishop vulnerable to being kicked by a White pawn. Despite this risk, Bd4 advances the bishop along a long diagonal, enabling it to participate actively in the game. While this move may miss the opportunity to develop another piece, it prioritizes the bishop's active involvement in the position.
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[Date "2024.09.03"]