Krishna Teja,N. vs. Chanda,Sandipan - 3rd Maharashtra GM Open 2025 0-1
In the 3rd Maharashtra GM Open 2025 event on 2025.04.21, White player Krishna Teja played the move Nxc5 against Black player Sandipan Chanda. This move captures material, sacrificing a pawn to gain an advantage. By moving their knight away from c4, it also ignores the potential threat of a powerful central counter-attack by Black. The pawn on c5 is removed, freeing up space in the center for White's pieces to develop more easily. However, this move forces Black to respond, which can lead to White having to devote additional time and energy to defending their position. Additionally, Nxc5 enhances the influence of the knight on the board, potentially setting up future attacks or defenses. Finally, this move gains a tempo advantage over Black's response, giving White an initial edge in terms of pace and initiative.
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[Date "2025.04.21"]