Vaz,Ethan vs. Dzhumaev,Marat - 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 1/2-1/2
In the 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open-A 2025 chess match on April 12, 2025, between Ethan Vaz (white) and Marat Dzhumaev (black), the move Qb6+ was played by Black.
This move ignores a potential threat from White's pieces, forcing White to respond and diverting attention away from other vulnerable pieces. By playing this move, Black gains an initial tempo advantage, giving them more time to develop their pieces and plan their next moves.
However, in doing so, Black misses the opportunity to strengthen their position further by protecting a piece that is currently under attack. The Qb6+ move does defend one of Black's attacked pieces, but it may not be enough to prevent future attacks from White.
The Qb6+ also creates a fork, attacking multiple of White's pieces, which can lead to complications and potential weaknesses in White's position. Nonetheless, the move develops Black's queen, allowing for more active play and potentially improving their overall chances of winning the game.
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[Date "2025.04.12"]