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Riemay,David vs. Milov,Leonid - Grenke Chess Open-A 2025 1/2-1/2

In the Grenke Chess Open-A 2025 on 2025.04.19, David Riemay played a significant move with his white pieces against Leonid Milov. Specifically, he moved his knight to d5, which proposes an equal piece trade and enhances its influence by occupying an important outpost. However, this move also misses the opportunity to escape an attack that was potentially looming over his position. Furthermore, it fails to develop a key piece and instead develops the knight for active play. The move is notable as it aims to solidify white's central control without fully addressing other strategic considerations. By doing so, David Riemay is putting pressure on his opponent to respond and create counterplay in this critical square.
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[Date "2025.04.19"]