Monteiro, Paulo Alexandre G vs. Pina, Tiago - Maia Open 2024 0-1

In the Maia Open 2024 on August 30, Paulo Alexandre G played Bg2, advancing the bishop to a long diagonal. This move follows a capture and threatens to win material, but it overlooks a potentially superior threat. By not addressing a superior threat chance, it reveals a blocked attack and fails to seize the ultimate winning tempo. The move defends an attacked piece but misses the opportunity to escape from a concurrent attack. While it develops the bishop for active play, it doesn't create a fork or force the opponent into a defensive move. Instead, it provides an opportunity for the opponent to kick a piece and misses a chance to develop with optimal impact.