Nakamura, Hikaru vs. Chigaev, Maksim - September 03 Late 2024 1-0
In the September 03 Late 2024 event on 2024.09.03, Hikaru Nakamura, playing with the white pieces, faced off against Maksim Chigaev. Chigaev responded to Nakamura's previous move with the surprising Qb2+. This check forced Nakamura's king to move, gaining Chigaev a tempo advantage1. The queen now stands well-defended on b21, blocking Nakamura's attack1. However, Chigaev missed opportunities to threaten Nakamura's position more directly1 and develop his pieces for active play1. Additionally, he ignored chances to force Nakamura to make a specific move1 and protect his own underdefended pieces1. While the move gained Chigaev a tempo, it may have been a missed chance to improve his overall position and challenge Nakamura more effectively1.
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[Date "2024.09.03"]