Mikhalevski,Victor vs. Sokolovsky,Yahli - Israeli Championship 2024 1/2-1/2
In the Israeli Championship 2024 event on January 23, 2025, White player Mikhalevski made a strategic move by playing Rac1 against Black player Sokolovsky. This move allowed for an opponent piece to be kicked out of its current position, effectively defending one of his own pieces from potential capture. By moving the rook to c1, Mikhalevski also put his rook in a strong defensive position, as it is now well protected and ready to potentially counter-attack if necessary. Furthermore, Rac1 helps block an open file on the board, which prevents Black's rook from advancing unchecked.
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[Date "2025.01.23"]