Otsuka,Shou vs. Trost,Edvin - 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 1-0
In the 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 event on December 30, 2024, between Otsuka Shou playing with white pieces versus Trost Edvin playing with black pieces, the move Rxa1 was made by Black.
This move eliminates the attacking White rook by sacrificing it for material gain. By doing so, Black captures a rook that was positioned behind their passed pawn and wins material in the process. However, this move also fails to provide a better escape from the attack and misses the opportunity to defend against further attacks on Trost's unprotected pieces. Furthermore, by sacrificing the rook, Black misses a chance to develop a more active piece and instead develops it for passive play.
As it stands, White has gained a material advantage with this move.
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[Date "2024.12.30"]