Kosteniuk,Alexandra vs. Batsiashvili,Nino - European Women Blitz-ch 2024 1-0
In the European Women Blitz-ch 2024 event on January 10, 2025, Kosteniuk played a move with her white pieces that started with Rb3. This move followed a capture and allowed Nino Batsiashvili's black rook to kick off from that square. By playing Rb3, Kosteniuk also captured an open file, which may have been a strategic decision. However, it's worth noting that by moving her rook to b3, Kosteniuk missed the opportunity to develop one of her pieces and focus on more active play.
On the other hand, Kosteniuk did manage to develop one piece, albeit somewhat indirectly. Overall, the move Rb3 was a complex decision that may have had both positive and negative consequences for Kosteniuk's chances in the game.
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[Date "2025.01.10"]