Peng, Li Min vs. Stupak, Kirill - DINI international chess championship 2024 1/2-1/2

In the DINI International Chess Championship on July 31, 2024, the game between Peng Li Min (White) and Stupak Kirill (Black) saw a pivotal move when White played Nxe1. This move follows a capture and threatens to win material, which significantly alters the balance of power on the board. By eliminating an attacking piece, White neutralizes a potential threat. This piece was captured without any immediate retaliation, making it a free piece. The move also reveals an attack that was previously blocked, creating new tactical opportunities. Additionally, the knight on e1 is now well-defended, bolstering White's position. By blocking an opponent's attack, White enhances their defensive posture. The move further creates a fork, putting multiple Black pieces under threat. Finally, the capture develops White's knight into a more active and strategically advantageous position.