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Kosteniuk,Alexandra vs. Tan,Zhongyi - FIDE Women GP Monaco 2024-25 1-0

In the game between Kosteniuk,Alexandra (White) and Tan,Zhongyi (Black), on 2025.02.20 at the FIDE Women GP Monaco 2024-25 event, the move Qxb6+ was played. This aggressive move gains a tempo advantage by sacrificing material to put pressure on Black's position. By forcing Black to respond to the attack, White creates an opportunity to develop a piece for active play and gain a strategic advantage. The move also sets up a potential fork, attacking multiple pieces of Tan's army simultaneously. The exchange of material allows White to create space and potentially launch a powerful counterattack.
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[Date "2025.02.20"]