Musallam Salim Al Aamri vs. Al Harrasi, Osama Muntaser - Dhofar Chess Championship 2024 1-0

In the game between Musallam Salim Al Aamri and Al Harrasi, Osama Muntaser during the Dhofar Chess Championship 2024 on July 26, the move Qc1 by White was quite nuanced. This move develops the piece for active play, potentially setting up future tactical opportunities. However, it also missed the chance to capture material and failed to capitalize on a superior threat chance. Additionally, Qc1 did not reveal an attack on a piece, which could have been advantageous. White also overlooked a better escape from an attack, an opportunity to protect an underdefended piece, and a favorable material exchange. Moreover, this move ignored the opportunity to escape from an attack and missed a chance to develop another piece. Thus, while Qc1 aimed to bring the queen into an active position, it missed several critical tactical and strategic opportunities in the position.