Nithin Babu vs. Sanikidze,Tornike - 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 1-0
In the 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 on 2025.04.13, a significant move by Black, Tornike Sanikidze, was Rb8. This move puts the rook behind the passed pawn, potentially threatening material gain but also leaving it vulnerable to attack.
By placing the rook in this position, Sanikidze misses the chance to reveal an underlying attack on a piece and fails to improve his rook's defensive posture against any incoming threats.
However, Black does defend the attacked piece with Rb8, which is a positive development for the player.
The move also pins opponent Nithin Babu's piece to his king, but this opportunity to exert pressure is squandered.
This maneuver fails to force an enemy move, thereby not forcing Nithin Babu to make any difficult decisions or create unnecessary complications in the game.
By choosing Rb8, Sanikidze misses the chance to develop a more active piece for further play.
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[Date "2025.04.13"]