Vaishali,Rameshbabu vs. Lagno,Kateryna - FIDE Women World Blitz 2024 1/2-1/2
In the FIDE Women World Blitz 2024 event on December 30, 2024, White player Rameshbabu made a move that put pressure on Black's position with exf6. This move can be characterized as threatening to gain material immediately. By exchanging pieces, Rameshbabu gave up one of his own pieces in the process. However, it appears he may have been overly aggressive and failed to consider an alternative threat.
On the other hand, this move allowed Black player Kateryna Lagno to kick one of her opponent's pieces into a better position. The exchange also created an opportunity for Rameshbabu to develop his piece and attack more actively. Nevertheless, by not choosing a different square, Rameshbabu missed the chance to reveal his full attacking plan.
In this instance, Rameshbabu gained some tempo advantage as the move felt swift and decisive. Unfortunately, he failed to take control of the game's momentum in favor of Black's position. Overall, exf6 was a bold but somewhat ill-conceived move that ultimately benefited Kateryna Lagno.
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[Date "2024.12.30"]