Novomeska,Karin vs. Soldan,Jan - Modransky Cup 2025 1-0
In the Modransky Cup 2025 event on 2025.02.22, a notable move by Black player Karin Novomeska was Qxa8, which resulted in Wins material. This move gave White player Jan Soldan an immediate advantage.
The move also involved Equal trade, as it exchanged queens, but ultimately proved detrimental to Black's position. The queen was left without defenders after the exchange, highlighting a significant oversight.
Furthermore, the move ignored a superior threat chance that could have been neutralized by alternative moves. Instead, it resulted in a free piece for White, which further solidified their positional advantage.
The move missed opportunities to defend the unprotected Queen and protect an underdefended piece that could have potentially been turned into a stronger pawn. By not taking these options, Black forfeited valuable chances to regain material or create counterplay.
Additionally, the move overlooked better piece advancements for other pieces on the board, such as pawns or minor pieces that could have been developed more effectively.
The queen was actually used to develop it for active play
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[Date "2025.02.22"]