Son,Asya vs. Tikzhanov,Yerlan - FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 0-1
In the FIDE WSTC Open 50 2025 event on 2025.02.17, Son Asya made the move Bxh3 as white, playing a capture that eliminates an attacking piece, resulting in the loss of material in exchange. This move leaves the black king without sufficient defenders. Notably, this play misses the opportunity to threaten and instead focuses on capturing a single piece.
Moreover, by developing the bishop, Son Asya also fails to capitalize on a potentially better move involving the knight, which would have offered more flexibility. Additionally, this capture does not adequately address potential threats against the white king, leading to a missed chance to escape attack or reposition the king for safety.
It is worth noting that the move Bxh3 does bring about a more active bishop on the board, but overall, it seems Son Asya overlooked the potential benefits of exploring alternative paths.
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[Date "2025.02.17"]