Savchenko, Boris vs. Sivathanujan, S - DINI international chess championship 2024 1/2-1/2

In the game between Boris Savchenko and S. Sivathanujan during the DINI International Chess Championship 2024 on July 30th, White's move Ne2 can be analyzed with various considerations. This move develops a piece for active play, contributing to White's overall strategy. However, it misses an opportunity to create a significant threat against Black and ignores a superior chance to capitalize on an attack. Additionally, it reveals a previously blocked attack but fails to do so optimally. The knight on e2 is now well-defended, yet the move overlooks a better method to protect an underdefended piece. Moreover, by playing Ne2, White misses the chance to force Black into a specific response and also bypasses an opportunity to develop another piece. Overall, while Ne2 contributes to active piece play, it falls short in several strategic aspects.