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Rozboril,Alex vs. Shirinyan,Daniel - Modransky Cup 2025 0-1

In the Modransky Cup 2025 on 2025.02.21, Rozboril,Alex played a move that initially seems to develop his bishop but ultimately proves to be a strategic misstep. By playing Be3, he gains more active bishop control over the center of the board, but at the cost of potentially failing better escapes from attack and missing opportunities to defend unprotected pieces. On this particular square, Rozboril's decision not to prioritize defense for an attacked piece leaves it vulnerable, which is a missed chance to improve its overall protection. Nevertheless, by playing Be3, he does develop his bishop, setting up the possibility for active play later in the game. However, this development comes at the expense of better protection for an underdefended piece and a missed opportunity to bolster its defense altogether.
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[Date "2025.02.21"]