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Lopez Gonzalez,Alfonso vs. Medarde Santiago,Luis Marcos - Benidorm Open A 2024 0-1

In the game played on October 30, 2024, during the Benidorm Open A, Alfonso Lopez Gonzalez, playing as White, executed the move exd5 against Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's Black pieces. This move effectively removed an attacking piece from the board, allowing White to gain material advantage. However, it also resulted in a material exchange that could have been avoided. By playing exd5, White overlooked a significant threat that could have been countered. The move opened up a previously blocked attack, creating the potential for a passed pawn. Unfortunately, it missed an opportunity to evade an ongoing attack on one of White's pieces and failed to protect an underdefended piece. Additionally, this move neglected a chance to develop another piece that could have contributed to more active play in the position.
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[Date "2024.10.30"]