Kosteniuk, Alexandra vs. Hejazipour, Mitra - World Rapid Women 2023 1-0

In the World Rapid Women 2023 chess event held on December 28, 2023, Alexandra Kosteniuk, playing with the white pieces, faced Mitra Hejazipour, who played with the black pieces. In the course of the game, Hejazipour made the move Ke3. This move, despite being legal, allows the opponent's piece to exert pressure and potentially gain an advantageous position. Unfortunately, it falls short in providing a more effective escape from an impending attack. Additionally, the move overlooks an opportunity to better defend an unprotected piece on the board. While Ke3 does serve to defend a threatened piece, it misses the chance to implement a more robust defense strategy. In essence, Hejazipour's move seems to lack the optimal response to the dynamic position on the board, particularly in terms of anticipating and countering the opponent's threats.