Sanikidze,Tornike vs. Jihan Tejas Shah - 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 1-0
In the 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 event held on 2025.04.11, Tornike Sanikidze played a move that involved capturing with his bishop. This move resulted in Sanikidze losing material, which is often seen as a disadvantage in chess. The bishop was left without any defenders, making it vulnerable to potential attacks.
By sacrificing the piece unnecessarily, Sanikidze missed an opportunity for better protection of the underdefended position. He also failed to develop his other pieces, hindering his ability to launch effective attacks or defend against counter-attacks. On the other hand, Jihan Tejas Shah's move allowed him to occupy an important outpost.
However, by playing Bb2, Sanikidze missed a chance to capture this outpost and instead put himself in a difficult position. Despite attempting to defend his bishop, he failed to provide better protection for it, making it susceptible to attack. By allowing the piece to remain undefended, Sanikidze blocked his own potential attacks but ultimately created space for Tejas Shah's counter-play.
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[Date "2025.04.11"]