Korneev,Oleg vs. Dong,Bao Nghia - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 1-0
In the XTX Markets London Masters 2024 event on 2024.11.30, Oleg Korneev played with white pieces against Dong Bao Nghia with black pieces. The move Qd7 is a notable choice by Black that failed to effectively utilize its pawn's position. By playing this move, Black missed the opportunity to challenge White's attack head-on and instead retreated to a safer square. This decision also meant missing out on the chance to capture an outpost and potentially gain a strategic advantage. Furthermore, the move Qd7 did not provide better protection for the underdefended pawn, which is now exposed to potential attacks. Instead of attempting to escape the threat, Black focused on defending its attacked piece, effectively neutralizing any immediate danger. This defensive approach also meant that Black missed the opportunity to develop a more active piece and make a stronger counter-attack.
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[Date "2024.11.30"]