Patel, Maahir M vs. Debmisra, Ariv - June 1/2-1/2

In the game between Patel Maahir M (white) and Debmisra Ariv (black) during the June event on 2024.06.08, White's move Qxb6 is quite impactful. The move follows a capture, effectively eliminating an attacking piece and gaining material. However, it misses the opportunity to create a more immediate threat and fails to capitalize on a superior chance to threaten the opponent. While this capture grants White a free piece, it also overlooks the chance to reveal an attack on another piece, and misses a potential move to force the opponent into a particular response. Moreover, this move allows Black the opportunity to push White's queen away and loses the chance to develop another piece, potentially giving up the tempo needed to secure a more decisive position. Despite these missed opportunities, the move does contribute to active piece play, although it could have been more effective in achieving a dominant position.