Putnam,Liam vs. Lee,Alice - Charlotte CC Fall GM-Open 2024 1/2-1/2
In the Charlotte CC Fall GM-Open 2024 tournament on November 23, 2024, between players Putnam, Liam (White) and Lee, Alice (Black), White's move c4 is characterized by several key aspects.
This move starts by putting pressure on Black's position, potentially leading to material gain. By playing c4, White is also ignoring a more powerful threat from another part of the board, demonstrating some risk-taking in their strategy.
Furthermore, c4 forces Alice Lee to respond with her piece development. This move requires her to make a choice regarding how she wants to develop her pieces in response to the pressure exerted by c4.
However, White's c4 also misses an opportunity to improve the mobility of one of its bishops, which could have further supported their overall strategy.
Additionally, playing c4 gives White a tempo advantage over Alice Lee.
The move does gain development for White's piece and enables active play, showcasing its potential in initiating a strong attack.
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[Date "2024.11.23"]