Kulaots,Kaido vs. Vestby-Ellingsen,Mads - Fagernes Chess GM-Swiss 2025 1/2-1/2
In the Fagernes Chess GM-Swiss 2025 event on April 16, 2025, Kaido playing with white pieces made a move that has been characterized as a loss of material, as he sacrificed his queen to capture Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's piece. This sacrifice also resulted in the opponent being able to kick against Kaido's king, suggesting that it may not have been the most well-timed exchange. Additionally, by giving up the queen, Kaido missed the opportunity to escape a potential attack and defend his more vulnerable pieces. Furthermore, the move seemed to create an opening for Mads Vestby-Ellingsen to develop and potentially launch a counterattack, as Kaido's piece on g2 was somewhat isolated and unguarded.
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[Date "2025.04.16"]