Trushko,Andrii vs. Stavroyany,Sergey - Chestnut Open Final 2025 1-0
In the Chestnut Open Final 2025 game between Andrii Trushko (white) and Sergey Stavroyany (black), on April 6, 2025, a critical move was made by Black: gxf4. This move follows capture, as it involves taking one of White's pieces. It eliminates the attacking piece, which means it removes a threat from Black's position. However, it ignores the superior threat chance that might have been addressed if not for this move. The result is a free piece, now isolated and vulnerable to attack. By making this move, Black has created a passed pawn, which can potentially lead to a strong advantage. Unfortunately, this pawn also allows White to kick it with an opponent's piece, potentially turning the tables in favor of White. Meanwhile, Stavroyany misses out on better escape from the attack that could have been achieved by developing his other pieces sooner.
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[Date "2025.04.06"]