Polak,Tomas vs. Van der Werf,Mark - FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 1-0
In the FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 on 2025.02.19, a notable move by Black was Rc8. This move ignores potential threats from White's position, as it fails to consider the superior attacking chances that could have been seized. By not developing this rook, Tomas Polak misses out on better bishop mobility, potentially allowing Mark Van der Werf to more effectively control the center of the board. Furthermore, this move allows White to easily kick the Black rook out of the way, creating a significant advantage. Additionally, by not utilizing this piece's potential, Tomas is also missing opportunities for his rook to escape attacks and defend against White's pieces. It is worth noting that Rc8 develops one of Black's pieces for active play, which could have been utilized more effectively in other parts of the position.
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[Date "2025.02.19"]