Tashkinova,Sofiia vs. Arakhamia-Grant,Ketevan - XTX Markets London Masters 2024 1-0

In the XTX Markets London Masters 2024 event on 2024.11.30, Sofiia Tashkinova played a move that involved moving her bishop from f8 to f5, sacrificing material in exchange for potential long-term benefits. This move was notable for ignoring a more direct threat to her position, opting instead to develop her bishop and prepare for future active play. By playing Bf5, Tashkinova connected her rooks, setting the stage for potential synergy between their movements.

[Date "2024.11.30"]

[Round "2.23"]
[Event "XTX Markets London Masters 2024"]
[White "Tashkinova,Sofiia"]
[Black "Arakhamia-Grant,Ketevan"]
[Result "1-0"]
[WhiteElo "2066"]
[BlackElo "2265"]
[TimeControl "60"]
[Site "London"]