Smetana,Peter vs. Banas,Kamil - Modransky Cup 2025 1/2-1/2
In the Modransky Cup 2025 event on February 23, 2025, Peter Smetana played with white pieces against Kamil Banas with black pieces. The move Rc2 was made by Black, which resulted in an equal trade of rooks. This sacrifice leaves one of Black's rooks without defenders, while proposing a potential exchange that could simplify the position. The rook is positioned behind a passed pawn, suggesting that its primary role is to support the pawn's advance rather than directly participating in attacking play. However, by making this move, Kamil Banas misses an opportunity to develop one of his pieces more actively. Nevertheless, the rook's development sets the stage for future active play.
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[Date "2025.02.23"]