Levin, Guy vs. Sokolovsky, Yahli - Benasque Open 2024 1/2-1/2

In the game between Guy Levin and Yahli Sokolovsky at the Benasque Open 2024 on July 10th, Yahli Sokolovsky, playing as Black, made the move Kc7. This move aimed to free the bishop on b8, which was currently blocked by its own pawns, thereby enabling it to become more active in future play. However, Kc7 missed the opportunity to immediately threaten to win material or to gain a tempo advantage against White. It also did not seize the chance to force White to respond defensively or to develop its own pieces more actively. Nonetheless, by moving the king to c7, Black initiated a strategic maneuver potentially preparing for a more dynamic role in the upcoming phases of the game.