Smietanska,Wiktoria vs. Khotenashvili,Bella - European Womens-ch 2025 0-1
In the European Womens-ch 2025 chess match on April 1st, 2025, between Smietanska (white) and Khotenashvili (black), a pivotal move was made: Qxe4. This move is characterized by forcing black's piece to respond, thereby gaining an advantage in tempo.
Smietanska gains a free piece, as the queen no longer has to worry about its original square being attacked. By moving the queen away from potential danger, Smietanska secures a more dynamic position for her pieces.
This move also reveals an attack on black's material, putting pressure on their king and potentially creating a vulnerability. The threat of losing material is palpable, as Khotenashvili must now consider how to mitigate this risk.
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[Date "2025.04.01"]