Vitiugov,Nikita vs. Ju,Wenjun - XTX Markets London Classic-Elite 2024 1-0
In the XTX Markets London Classic-Elite 2024 tournament on November 29, 2024, between Nikita Vitiugov playing with white pieces against Wenjun Ju playing with black pieces, a specific move caught attention - Nb5+. This aggressive play missed an opportunity to launch a direct attack, instead opting for a more subtle approach that ultimately forced the opponent's hand. By moving their knight to this square, Vitiugov gained a tempo advantage, but simultaneously set up a position where Wenjun could potentially kick the piece back at them. However, by doing so, Vitiugov allowed Wenjun to potentially escape from the attack more easily in the long run, making his own piece somewhat vulnerable to counterplay.
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[Date "2024.11.29"]