Nakamura,Hikaru vs. Firouzja,Alireza - CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 1-0
In the game between Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja at the CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 on February 19, 2025, Black's move b5 is a provocative capture that aims to take advantage of White's position. This move puts pressure on White's control over the center and threatens material gain. By capturing the pawn, Black forces White to make a response and gain a tempo advantage as they must now devote time to moving their piece.
However, this aggressive move also misses an opportunity to reveal the underlying attack on White's piece, which could have led to further complications. Nevertheless, Black's choice of b5 disrupts White's development plans, making it harder for them to mobilize their pieces effectively.
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[Date "2025.02.19"]