Stefanova,Antoaneta vs. Hejazipour,Mitra - European Women Blitz-ch 2024 1/2-1/2
In the European Women Blitz-ch 2024 on 2025.01.10, Stefanova played a move cxd4 against Hejazipour's black pieces. This capture eliminates an attacking piece from the board, which could have potentially been more troublesome for Black.
The move also allows Stefanova to advance her passed pawn, but it does so in a somewhat passive way that fails to capitalize on any significant threats or opportunities presented by the position.
Moreover, cxd4 misses the chance to force Hejazipour into making an unfavorable move, which could have given Stefanova a stronger initiative.
Additionally, this capture ignores Hejazipour's underdefended piece being kicked out of the way by it.
The pawn now advancing on d4 has better protection than it did before the capture, as it is no longer in danger from potential attacks.
The move also develops Stefanova's piece for active play later in the game.
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[Date "2025.01.10"]