Sidletskyi, Ivan vs. Fedorovsky, Michael - GRENKE Chess Open 2024 1-0

In the game between Sidletskyi and Fedorovsky at the GRENKE Chess Open on April 1, 2024, black made the move Nxe5. This move threatens to win material by targeting a white piece. It also creates the possibility of an equal material trade. By capturing the knight, black disregards any superior threats from white. This action results in a free piece for black. Additionally, it forces white to respond and move one of their pieces. The move enhances the influence of black's knight on the board. It also occupies a crucial outpost on the board. This move gains a tempo advantage for black, pressuring white to react. Furthermore, it ensures that the black knight is now well defended. By capturing the pawn on e5, black effectively blocks potential attacks from white. Finally, the move creates a fork, simultaneously attacking multiple white pieces.