Praggnanandhaa R vs. Artemiev,Vladislav - CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 0-1
In the CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 on 2025.02.18 between Praggnanandhaa R playing with white pieces versus Artemiev,Vladislav playing with black pieces, the move Qd6 was made by White. This move forces Black to respond, which in turn leads to a piece being moved, thereby gaining a tempo advantage for White.
The pawn on d6 now blocks an opponent's potential attack, providing a layer of protection for the queen. However, it is also worth noting that this pawn move could have potentially been used to create a more favorable position by avoiding material exchange or protecting a more underdefended piece.
This analysis focuses solely on White's Qd6.
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[Date "2025.02.18"]