Newansa,M Esandi vs. Gunasekara,K P K Hesara - Asian Zonal 32 Women 2025 1-0
In the Asian Zonal 32 Women chess tournament on March 13, 2025, Newansa played a move that caught her opponent off guard: Qxa5.
This move allows Black to capture material without giving White a strong advantage. However, it can be seen as a free piece for White, who could have potentially used the queen more effectively elsewhere on the board. Additionally, the move overlooks a better bishop mobility, as White's bishop on c1 could have been developed to put pressure on Black's position.
The choice of Qxa5 ignores a significant threat that White had posed earlier in the game, and it does not prevent a potential opponent piece kick. Furthermore, this move fails to defend an unprotected piece (the knight on f6) or protect an underdefended piece (the pawn on e7).
Moreover, playing Qxa5 misses an opportunity to advance a piece that could have been more beneficial for White's overall position. This move also pins Black's queen against her own king, potentially putting pressure on her king's safety.
On the other hand, it does develop one of Black's pieces (the queen) for active play, which is always a consideration in chess.
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[Date "2025.03.13"]