Mareco,Sandro vs. Cuenca Jimenez,Jose Fernando - Magistral Punta del Este 2025 1-0
In the Magistral Punta del Este 2025 chess match between Mareco,Sandro (White) and Cuenca Jimenez,Jose Fernando (Black), on 2025.03.15, Black played a move that is characterized by sacrificing material to gain tempo advantage.
Sandro's Qb5+ is a somewhat unusual move that follows the standard procedure of capturing a piece while simultaneously putting pressure on it. However, in this instance, he fails to capitalize on the potential threat and instead misses an opportunity to take control of the center.
Instead, he chooses to divert attention away from his own pieces, forcing Cuenca Jimenez's hand in response. This move also allows Mareco,Sandro to develop a piece for active play.
D
D
D
[Date "2025.03.15"]