Suleymanli,Suleyman vs. Mamedov,Nidjat - Azerbaijan Championship Men 2025 1/2-1/2
In the 2025 Azerbaijan Championship Men event on February 2, 2025, Suleymanli played a move that was criticized for several key aspects. By playing Be2 with the white pieces, Suleymanli failed to capitalize on an opportunity to launch a swift attack. Instead, he chose not to pursue a more direct threat against Mamedov's position.
Furthermore, this move allowed Nidjat Mamedov to potentially uncover a stronger attacking chance that might have been more challenging for Black to defend against. Additionally, the bishop on e2 was moved into a more active role, but it ultimately missed out on optimal mobility and potential tempo gains from being placed in a more dynamic position.
Moreover, this move did not allow Suleymanli to take advantage of his opponent's momentary overextension or create an opportunity for Mamedov to make an unexpected move. By passing up this chance, Suleymanli inadvertently gave Nidjat a better opportunity to escape any potential threats or attacks.
In the context of developing pieces and opening lines, Be2 was also seen as a missed development opportunity for White's bishop.
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[Date "2025.02.02"]