Uskov,Artem vs. Kovalev,Andrei - SixDays Budapest January GM-A 2025 1/2-1/2
In the game between Uskov, Artem playing with white pieces versus Kovalev, Andrei playing with black pieces in the SixDays Budapest January GM-A 2025 on 2025.01.28, the move Nd2 is made by White. This move can be seen as a somewhat passive development of the knight, which allows Black to focus on their own development rather than being forced into a specific response.
The move also reveals a blocked attack, suggesting that White is not immediately following up on the potential threat presented by this move, allowing Black to potentially counter-attack or equalize the position.
Furthermore, White's move Nd2 can be seen as an attempt to propose an equal piece trade, which could be a way to simplify the position and create more balanced chances for both players.
However, by playing Nd2, White misses the opportunity to develop their knight in a more active and aggressive manner, potentially creating more space and attacking possibilities on the d-file.
In contrast, there is a better move for White to play on d2, which would allow them to take advantage of Black's potentially exposed position.
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[Date "2025.01.28"]