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Vakhania,Aleksandra vs. Khurtsilava,Inga - 82nd GEO-ch Women 2025 0-1

In the 82nd GEO-ch Women 2025 chess tournament on February 5, 2025, between Aleksandra Vakhania playing with white pieces and Inga Khurtsilava playing with black pieces, White made an aggressive move by advancing the pawn to h4. This bold move puts pressure on Black's position, potentially threatening a material advantage. However, it also loses a pawn, which could be seen as a concession in exchange for the initiative. The move leaves White's queen without immediate defenders, raising concerns about its safety. By playing h4, White is sacrificing a pawn to gain tempo and create space for their pieces to develop. Unfortunately, this decision may allow Black to counter-attack and potentially kick the queen back into White's position. It appears that White missed the opportunity to reveal an attack on a more valuable piece, instead focusing on the pawn on h4. Furthermore, this move does not protect an under-defended piece, such as the light-squared bishop, which could be vulnerable to attack. In retrospect, it seems that White's move was driven by a desire for active play, but ultimately, it may have been better to develop other pieces and wait for a more favorable moment to strike.
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[Date "2025.02.05"]