Kulaots,Kaido vs. Mitusov,Semen - Norway Eliteserien 2024-25 1-0
In the Norway Eliteserien 2024-25 event on 2025.03.09, Kulaots made the unusual move Kf7, played by black against Mitusov,Semen playing with white pieces. This move seems to have ignored a more promising path, as it fails to take advantage of Semen's underdefended piece and instead sets up an attack on an opponent's more defensible position.
By choosing this move, Kulaots missed the opportunity to gain tempo by attacking an opponent's piece earlier in the game. However, it does develop his king's file for active play, which could be seen as a positive aspect. Unfortunately, it fails to block Semen's attack and allows him to kick Kulaots' piece back at him.
It is unclear whether this move was intended to create a fork, attacking multiple pieces, but it appears that Kulaots missed the chance to do so. Nonetheless, playing Kf7 does give Kulaots a tempo advantage in the long run, as he can now maneuver his pieces without worrying about a potentially strong opponent's attack.
Overall, while this move may seem puzzling at first glance, it has its benefits and could potentially lead to a favorable outcome for Kulaots.
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[Date "2025.03.09"]