Mari Montes, Xavier vs. Mulet Polo, Pau - Spanish Chess Championship u12 2024 1/2-1/2

In the Spanish Chess Championship u12 on July 10, 2024, Xavier Mari Montes, playing with the white pieces, made a significant move with Bf1. This move aims to gain a material advantage by threatening a potential capture of an opponent's piece. It also proposes an exchange of equal pieces, strategically positioning White for potential gains. Bf1 refrains from immediately revealing an attack on Black's pieces, opting instead to force the opponent's pieces into less favorable positions. By moving the bishop to f1, White gains a tempo advantage, pressing Black to respond actively. This move also contributes to the development of White's pieces, setting them up for more active play in the ensuing stages of the game.