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Vagman,Roy vs. Meirovich,Ilay - Israeli Championship 2024 0-1

In the Israeli Championship 2024 event on January 21st, 2025, White player Vagman made a bold move by playing f5+, which resulted in an exchange of material. This aggressive move forced Black player Meirovich to react and make a piece move. By doing so, White gained a tempo advantage, as this move created the opportunity for an attack on multiple pieces at once. Unfortunately, this move did not provide sufficient protection for the underdefended f5 pawn, leaving it vulnerable. However, this lack of protection also allowed for the creation of a fork, which would put pressure on Black's pieces. Additionally, this move prevented Vagman from developing one of his pieces more effectively, as it focused on creating a strong attacking position rather than supporting other parts of the board. Nonetheless, playing f5+ showcased Vagman's willingness to take risks and gain an active play advantage with the development of the f-file.
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[Date "2025.01.21"]