Papp,Petra vs. Shvedova,Alexandra - European Women Blitz-ch 2024 1-0
In the European Women Blitz-ch 2024 on January 10, 2025, Alexandra Shvedova played a move that is often regarded as questionable, bringing it to attention that she deliberately sacrificed her king's safety for no apparent advantage. Specifically, Shvedova moved her King (Kg8), which revealed a blocked attack and showed a lack of foresight in not developing a piece for active play instead. Moreover, by giving up the protection of her king, she missed out on an opportunity to develop a more aggressive strategy. Furthermore, this move allowed Petra Papp's pawn to potentially kick Shvedova's queen, further complicating her position. Unfortunately, Shvedova failed to provide an alternative way for her king to escape from the impending attack and did not utilize her pieces in a more optimal manner.
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[Date "2025.01.10"]