Kartsakis,Ioannis vs. Alexandri,Dimitra - 16th Greek Youth Team-ch 2024 1/2-1/2
In the 16th Greek Youth Team-ch 2024 on November 29, 2024, Ioannis Kartsakis played a notable move by offering the exchange of his rook with Dimitra Alexandri's pawn on e4. This decision puts pressure on Black to respond carefully as it threatens to gain a material advantage. By playing Rxe4, Ioannis takes control of the center and opens up lines for his pieces to develop in the future.
He also sacrifices the development of his rook piece, allowing Dimitra Alexandri to potentially use her pawn to kick his rook away from the board. The move can be seen as a calculated risk as it reduces Ioannis' pawn structure flexibility but allows him to gain an advantage in the long run. This exchange does not utilize a stronger threat, instead opting for a direct material win.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]