Nihal Sarin vs. Neelash Saha - 3rd President Cup-A 2024 1/2-1/2

In the game between Nihal Sarin and Neelash Saha of 3rd President Cup-A 2024 on November 23, 2024, Black's move Be8 was played. This move appears to be a failed attempt to escape from an attack. Instead, it misses the opportunity to develop a piece more effectively for active play. However, by playing Be8, Black does develop a piece that can potentially contribute to future active play.

[Date "2024.11.23"]

[Round "3.3"]
[Event "3rd President Cup-A 2024"]
[White "Nihal Sarin"]
[Black "Neelash Saha"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "2676"]
[BlackElo "2458"]
[TimeControl "5400+30"]
[Site "Tashkent"]