In the game between Ioanis Lentzos and James Merriman at the British Chess Championship on August 1, 2024, the move Nxe4 played by Black was quite intriguing. This move seizes material but also entails a sacrifice of material in return. By making this move, Black enhances the knight's influence over the board and strategically occupies an important outpost. However, it misses an opportunity to escape from an impending attack and also bypasses a chance to develop another piece. Despite these drawbacks, the move contributes to active piece play.
[Date "2024.08.01"]