In the Main Event on July 31, 2024, between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hans Moke Niemann, Black’s move Rc3 is notable for its aggressive intent. By playing this move, Black threatens to capture material, though it overlooks a more pressing threat that could have been addressed. The move fails to exploit an opportunity to launch an attack on a key piece and misses a chance to develop another piece for greater activity. Despite these oversights, the move does succeed in advancing a piece into a more active role on the board.
[Date "2024.07.31"]