Strebel, Michael vs. Siemes, Robert - German Chess Amateur Championship 2024 1-0

In the German Chess Amateur Championship 2024 on August 1, Robert Siemes played the move exd5. This move involves capturing a pawn, which removes a piece that was attacking. However, this capture comes at a cost, as it results in losing material in exchange. Furthermore, the captured piece lacks defenders and allows White to launch a counterattack. The move also fails to find a better escape route from an ongoing attack, missing an opportunity to develop a piece effectively. Instead, it retakes the captured piece and misses a chance for more active play.