Pichot,Alan vs. Chan,Yi Ren Daniel - Singapore Open-A 2024 1/2-1/2
In the Singapore Open-A 2024 chess match between Pichot, Alan (white) and Chan, Yi Ren Daniel (black), on November 29th, 2024, Black played a notable move, Ra4+. This move forces White to make a response, thereby gaining a tempo advantage. By placing their rook behind the passed pawn, Black gains a strategic edge.
Notably, this move misses an opportunity to push the passed pawn forward, which could have created more pressure on White's position. However, by playing Ra4+, Black defends against the potential attack on their queen.
The rook now positioned behind the passed pawn is well defended, but it does miss a chance for better protection of the under-defended knight. Furthermore, this move blocks any potential attacks from White and develops the rook for active play.
Despite gaining an advantage, Ra4+ also misses the opportunity to develop other pieces, as the focus is primarily on defending against White's attack. Nevertheless, this move remains a strategic choice by Black in their attempt to gain an upper hand in the game.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]