Sivuk,Vitaly vs. Haug,Havard - Reykjavik Open 2025 1/2-1/2

In the Reykjavik Open 2025 on 2025.04.12, White player Sivuk made a move that threatened to gain material from Black player Haug by exchanging one of their queen for his opponent's bishop on b6. This move gained Vitaly an immediate tempo advantage as it forced Havard to respond quickly and potentially weakened his position in the process. By playing Qxb6, Sivuk also put pressure on the black position, making it harder for Haug to defend against potential future attacks.

[Date "2025.04.12"]

[Round "5.11"]
[Event "Reykjavik Open 2025"]
[White "Sivuk,Vitaly"]
[Black "Haug,Havard"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "2505"]
[BlackElo "2339"]
[TimeControl "60"]
[Site "Reykjavik"]