Quevedo,Andreina vs. Vazquez,Facundo - 8th Montevideo Open 2025 0-1
In the 8th Montevideo Open 2025 on 2025.02.02, Andreina Quevedo played a move that seems counterintuitive: Ba3. This move appears to have been made without fully considering the potential threats it might pose to Facundo Vazquez's position. Specifically, it misses an opportunity to launch a swift attack, instead revealing a blocked attack and failing to seize a tempo advantage. By developing the bishop, Quevedo gains some temporary momentum, but ultimately allows Vazquez to prepare a counterattack by kicking the bishop with a piece that is now well defended. The move also fails to provide better protection for an underdefended piece, and misses chances to force Vazquez into making an unfavorable move or to develop the bishop further in preparation for active play.
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[Date "2025.02.02"]