Suleymenov,Alisher vs. Rumbos Garcia,Alejandro Daniel - 51st La Roda Open 2025 1-0
In the 51st La Roda Open 2025 on 2025.04.16, Alisher Suleymenov played Nc5 as Black against Alejandro Daniel Rumbos Garcia with White pieces. This move allows for a swift development of the knight and enables it to control the c-file, while also supporting the pawn structure on d5. By advancing the knight to c5, it gains a strong foothold in the center and prepares to potentially push the pawn forward.
The move does pose some risks, as it sacrifices material but also enhances the knight's influence and mobility. The knight is now somewhat exposed, as it leaves itself without immediate defenders on the b-file. However, this sacrifice might lead to counterplay down the c-file or on the queenside. On the other hand, this piece development does come at a cost, as it prevents Suleymenov from supporting his d-pawn and also misses the opportunity to push passed pawns.
Moreover, by advancing the knight to c5, Black occupies an important outpost that can potentially be used to attack White's position in the future. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement here, particularly in terms of protecting underdefended pieces, developing other parts of the position, and avoiding potential attacks on the board.
Overall, Suleymenov's Nc5 move shows a willingness to develop his piece for active play while also taking calculated risks. The key will be to see how he handles the consequences of this move in the following moves.
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[Date "2025.04.16"]