Li,Guohao vs. Kilic,Eray - Reykjavik Open 2025 1/2-1/2
In the Reykjavik Open 2025 on 2025.04.12, White player Li,Guohao made a move that played e3. This move allows Black's knight to potentially kick at one of White's pieces if it moves to a more central square, and defends attacked piece by potentially gaining control over the d4 square. However, this move does not provide adequate protection for White's c-pawn, which appears underdefended. Nevertheless, e3 blocks the potential attack from Black's knight on the pawn, preventing a potential loss of material early in the game.
Furthermore, developing e3 instead of moving one of the other pieces to the center misses an opportunity to further strengthen control over key squares and prepare for active play. Nonetheless, playing e3 does develop one piece and prepares it for future use in attacking or defending positions, making it a strategic choice.
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[Date "2025.04.12"]