Lyutsinger,Iren vs. Kosteniuk,Alexandra - FIDE Women World Blitz 2024 1-0
In the FIDE Women World Blitz 2024 event on December 30, 2024, Alexandra Kosteniuk played a critical move with her black pieces against Lyutsinger Iren's white pieces. The move Bxd4 by Kosteniuk can be described as follows: By playing this move, Kosteniuk gains an immediate material advantage over her opponent. The pawn capture threatens to win the d4-pawn and potentially opens lines for more aggressive play. However, in the heat of the moment, Kosteniuk fails to seize a winning tempo that would have allowed her to launch a strong attack against Lyutsinger's position.
The move also forces Iren to respond, which can lead to more active bishop play from Kosteniuk. By taking control of the d4 square, Kosteniuk occupies an important outpost that could prove crucial in the endgame. Furthermore, the tempo gained by playing Bxd4 allows Kosteniuk to potentially develop other pieces for active play down the line.
Unfortunately, Kosteniuk misses opportunities to further exploit this advantage, such as pinning Iren's piece or creating a fork that attacks multiple pieces. Overall, the move showcases Kosteniuk's tendency to focus on immediate gains rather than carefully planning her next moves.
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[Date "2024.12.30"]