Lee,Alice vs. Pourkashiyan,Atousa - FIDE Women World Blitz 2024 1-0
In the FIDE Women World Blitz 2024 event on December 30, 2024, Alice Lee played a move that didn't quite pay off for her opponent Atousa Pourkashiyan with white pieces. Specifically, Alice moved her R-horse to h3, which resulted in missing an opportunity to launch a direct attack. By not doing so, she also failed to reveal any significant threats on the board, hindering her chances of gaining a material advantage or forcing Atousa into a difficult decision.
Furthermore, this move meant that Alice's bishop was somewhat restricted in its movement options, which could have been utilized more effectively elsewhere on the board. Additionally, by playing Rh3, she missed out on the chance to capture an outpost – a strategic location on the board that can provide long-term benefits. Instead, her piece became pinned to Atousa's king, limiting its mobility and making it less useful for future attacks.
It's also worth noting that this move did not contribute to Alice's overall development of her pieces, as one might expect from a aggressive starting play like Rh3. Overall, the move seemed to prioritize developing the R-horse over other strategic considerations, which ultimately backfired in terms of gaining an advantage over Atousa.
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[Date "2024.12.30"]