Papadopoulou,Marilena vs. Mitraka,Chrysoula-Paraskevi - 16th Greek Youth Team-ch 2024 1-0
In the 16th Greek Youth Team-ch 2024 game between Papadopoulou, Marilena (white) and Mitraka, Chrysoula-Paraskevi (black) on November 29, 2024, Black's move Qa5 is a questionable choice. By playing this move, Black loses material in exchange, as White can potentially take advantage of the sacrificed piece.
This pawn sacrifice also leaves Black's queen without adequate defenders, making it vulnerable to attack. Furthermore, Black misses the opportunity to threaten and create counterplay on the board.
Additionally, sacrificing a queen unnecessarily is not an optimal decision, especially considering the potential risks involved. Moreover, Mitraka-Paraskevi fails to defend her attacked queen effectively.
However, some might argue that developing the queen piece for active play could be seen as a positive aspect of this move. Nevertheless, in hindsight, it seems that Black's decision to play Qa5 was overly optimistic and ultimately led to a disadvantageous position.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]