Khoo-Thwe,Louis vs. Ashwath Kaushik - Fagernes Chess GM-Swiss 2025 1-0
In the Fagernes Chess GM-Swiss 2025 event on April 14, 2025, Louis played a daring move Nd5 with his black pieces against Ashwath Kaushik's white pieces. This follows a capture move, forcing Ashwath to make a response. The move threatens material win, putting pressure on Ashwath's position.
Notably, the move ignores the better threat chance of capturing Louis's unprotected knight on d7, which would have been a safer option. Nevertheless, Nd5 forces Louis onto the defensive, prompting him to develop his piece for active play. This move enhances the influence of Louis's knight, allowing it to potentially control key squares.
Furthermore, the move gains tempo advantage by using up a move that Ashwath could have used to attack Louis's position more aggressively. However, in doing so, Louis misses the opportunity to better defend his protected piece on d7. By moving his knight, Louis has actually improved its overall defense. Unfortunately for Louis, he also fails to provide adequate protection for his underdefended knight.
In conclusion, while Nd5 may seem like a questionable move at first glance, it demonstrates Louis's aggressive style and ability to think ahead in the game.
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[Date "2025.04.14"]