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Melian,Juan Sebastian vs. McDonald,Ian - BCS-Floripa Super Blitz 2025 1-0

In the game between Juan Sebastian Melian and Ian McDonald at the BCS-Floripa Super Blitz 2025 on January 22, 2025, the move Qh4 was played by Black. This move resulted in a piece being developed for active play, allowing it to potentially take part in future attacks or defenses. However, one drawback of this move is that it blocks an opponent's attack. By doing so, Melian may have missed opportunities to prevent a potential counterattack from McDonald. Furthermore, the move Qh4 also fails to provide better protection for an underdefended piece, which might be left vulnerable to further attacks. Additionally, by moving the queen to h4, Juan Sebastian Melian has defended an attacked piece, but this could have been achieved with less risk to other parts of his position. Melian's decision to play Qh4 also led him to miss a chance for more effective development of his pieces and overall attack on McDonald's position.
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[Date "2025.01.22"]