Nasybullin,Vladislav vs. Volkmer,Andreas - FIDE WSTC Open 65 2025 0-1
In the FIDE WSTC Open 65 tournament on February 20, 2025, Vladislav Nasybullin made a move that would be remembered for all the wrong reasons: Qe5. This bold but misguided choice deviated from the path of strategic development, as White fails to utilize their pawn to control key squares and instead sacrifices material unnecessarily. Missed opportunities abound, with this move failing to threaten Black's position effectively or reveal potential attacks on opponent pieces. Furthermore, it allows Andreas Volkmer to easily kick a piece out of play, leaving White exposed to counterattacks. Additionally, by playing Qe5, Nasybullin neglects to defend an unprotected piece, which could have been a simple pawn sacrifice to regain material. Instead, this move pins Volkmer's piece, creating a temporary advantage that will soon be lost. Finally, by choosing to develop the queen for active play, rather than focusing on developing pawns and pieces more traditionally, Nasybullin creates an opening that will leave them vulnerable to counterplay.
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[Date "2025.02.20"]