Ni,Shiqun vs. Xiao,Yiyi - Chinese Team-ch Women 2025 1/2-1/2
In the 2025 Chinese Team-ch Women chess match between Ni Shiqun (white) and Xiao Yiyi (black), on April 28, 2025, white player made a strategic move Re3. This move aims to force black's pawn movement, ultimately controlling an open file for potential rook utilization. By playing Re3, Ni Shiqun also develops one of her pieces and opens the door for future active play with that piece.
However, it is worth noting that this move may have initially missed an opportunity to further develop another piece on the board. Nevertheless, the benefits of controlling the file outweigh the drawbacks in this specific position.
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[Date "2025.04.28"]