Shrivastava,Nivaan vs. Diao,Sujia - Marshall CC U2400 03-2025 1-0
In the Marshall CC U2400 event on 2025.03.24 between Shrivastava/Nivaan playing with white pieces versus Diao/Sujia playing with black pieces, Black's move h4 is a notable choice that has been analyzed by chess players.
This advance of the pawn allows White to potentially kick it back and open up an attacking file, but more importantly, it enables Black to develop their piece on the kingside, which can be utilized for active play in the future.
However, this move also means that Black is not escaping any immediate attacks, as the pawn's advance leaves the position somewhat exposed.
On the other hand, Black could have opted for a safer path by developing a piece or opening an open file for their rook to potentially use.
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[Date "2025.03.24"]