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Poleg,Matan vs. Boruchovsky,Avital - Israeli Championship 2024 1/2-1/2

In the Israeli Championship 2024 event on January 22, 2025, White player Poleg made a move that was deemed somewhat questionable. The move b4, which threatens to gain material, forces Black's piece to respond and potentially leads to a favorable exchange. However, this comes at the cost of missing an opportunity to advance their pawn, which could have been used to great effect in the long run. On the other hand, Poleg gains a tempo advantage by playing b4, which can put pressure on Black's position and limit their development options. Nevertheless, this move also allows Black to potentially kick Poleg's piece out of play, creating counterplay on the board. Ultimately, Poleg's decision to play b4 is also seen as an opportunity missed to develop a more active piece, such as a knight or bishop, which could have attacked Black's position from a stronger attacking angle.
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[Date "2025.01.22"]