Kartsakis,Ioannis vs. Ioannidis,Konstantinos I - 16th Greek Youth Team-ch 2024 1/2-1/2

In the 16th Greek Youth Team-ch 2024 on November 30, 2024, Ioannis Kartsakis played Re2 with white pieces against Konstantinos Ioannidis. The move allows Ioannidis to kick his bishop in a potentially weakened position. The choice of Re2 misses the opportunity to escape an attack by Ioannidis' piece on one of Kartsakis' undefended pawns, which could have led to complications for Black. On the other hand, playing Re2 does defend Kartsakis' pawn, which was previously exposed and vulnerable to attack.

[Date "2024.11.30"]

[Round "5.8"]
[Event "16th Greek Youth Team-ch 2024"]
[White "Kartsakis,Ioannis"]
[Black "Ioannidis,Konstantinos I"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "1577"]
[BlackElo "1805"]
[TimeControl "5400+30"]
[Site "Thessaloniki"]