Materia, Marco vs. Volkov, Sergey - Play In - Swiss Stage 1-0

In the game between Marco Materia and Sergey Volkov during the Play In - Swiss Stage on June 27, 2024, Black's move Ne7 was quite complex and multifaceted. This move ignored a more pressing threat from White, missing an opportunity to evade an imminent attack. However, it effectively defended an already attacked piece, ensuring it was well protected. On the downside, it overlooked a chance to offer better protection for another underdefended piece. Additionally, the move successfully blocked an attack from the opponent, albeit at the cost of not contributing to piece development. Despite these drawbacks, Ne7 aimed to develop the piece for active play, contributing to the dynamic potential of Black's position.