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Om Nagnath Lamkane vs. Sai Vijaysinh Patil - 1st Konde Memorial 2025 1-0

In the 1st Konde Memorial 2025 chess game on 2025.02.02 between Om Nagnath Lamkane playing with white pieces versus Sai Vijaysinh Patil playing with black pieces, a significant move by Black is Be7. This move results in a loss of material, as it trades off two pawns for no clear long-term benefits. By moving the bishop to e7 without any defenders, Black leaves the piece vulnerable to attack. However, this move doesn't necessarily involve unnecessary sacrifice, rather, it's an attempt to develop a piece for active play. The characterization that Black overlooks knight's better move is true as there might be other pieces that are more strategically beneficial on the board at that particular moment in time. Nevertheless, moving Be7 allows Black to escape an attack from White and potentially defend against an impending threat. Although this move doesn't directly protect an underdefended piece or a piece that's not well-defended, it is indeed an attempt to develop a piece for active play. In general, the move Be7 contributes positively to Black's overall strategy by putting the bishop into active play, which can lead to further strategic advantages.
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[Date "2025.02.02"]