Vetokhin,Savva vs. Akbas,Umut Ata - 4th Menorca Open 2025 1-0
In the 4th Menorca Open 2025 on 2025.04.24, Savva Vetokhin played a provocative move Bb5 with white pieces against Umut Akbas's black pieces. This bold choice threatens to capture material, showcasing Vetokhin's aggressive style.
By playing Bb5, Vetokhin ignores the opportunity for a free capture, opting instead to focus on developing his bishop for active play. However, this move also means that he misses the chance to reveal an attack on a piece, potentially exposing himself to counterplay.
Furthermore, Vetokhin's decision to develop his bishop for active play might be seen as passive in comparison to the potential benefits of using it to put pressure on black's position. Nevertheless, by choosing Bb5, Vetokhin is more active with his bishop than he would have been if he had developed another piece.
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[Date "2025.04.24"]