Nikolaidis, Konstantinos vs. Papasimakopoulos, Alexandros - Greek League 2024 1/2-1/2

In the game between Konstantinos Nikolaidis and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos during the Greek League 2024 on July 10, 2024, the move Rh8 by White was multifaceted. This move positioned the rook behind a passed pawn, offering significant potential for future advancement. However, it also missed the opportunity to threaten an opponent's piece and failed to reveal an attack that could have been advantageous. Additionally, it did not provide the best escape from an impending attack and overlooked a chance to defend an unprotected piece more effectively. Despite this, the rook was now well-defended, although better protection for an underdefended piece was still possible. Moreover, while the move did contribute to the active play by developing the piece, it missed out on better defensive options for an unprotected piece and an opportunity to develop another piece.