Noshin,Anjum vs. Wadifa,Ahmed - Asian Zonal 32 Women 2025 0-1
In the Asian Zonal 32 Women chess tournament on March 13, 2025, Anjum played a move that has been scrutinized by chess enthusiasts. The notable move is Ne7+, which she made with her knight as white, putting pressure on Ahmed's position.
The move occupies an important strategic outpost, gaining a significant advantage over the board. By playing Ne7+, Anjum allows Ahmed to potentially kick the opponent's piece out of the way, making it harder for them to maneuver. However, this move also misses the opportunity to escape any incoming attack and instead commits her knight to a defensive role.
The knight is now well defended, but this comes at the cost of missing better protection for an underdefended piece on the board. Furthermore, by playing Ne7+, Anjum blocks Ahmed's potential attack, creating a fork that attacks multiple pieces simultaneously. Unfortunately, she also misses the chance to develop another piece and make a more impactful move.
Despite these drawbacks, the knight does develop a piece and sets it up for active play in the game.
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[Date "2025.03.13"]