Wang,Hao vs. Horvath,David - SixDays Budapest IM-A 11-2024 1/2-1/2
In the event SixDays Budapest IM-A on 2024.11.24, Wang Hao made a provocative move b4 with white pieces against David Horvath's black pieces. This capture move aims to gain an advantage over material, putting pressure on Horvath's position and forcing him to respond.
Furthermore, this move threatens to win material by exploiting Horvath's defense. By playing b4, Wang Hao is also preventing Horvath from keeping his rook connected with the rest of the pieces, a crucial connection that could have helped in attacking and defending simultaneously.
However, this move overlooks the potential benefit of connecting the rook with other pieces to create a more dynamic position. Instead, it focuses on developing the bishop for active play, potentially setting up Wang Hao for future attacks.
Moreover, playing b4 also allows Horvath to kick the bishop away from its central square, creating space and flexibility in his response. Overall, this move showcases Wang Hao's willingness to take risks and develop his pieces for active play, despite some potential drawbacks in terms of rook connection and material advantage.
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[Date "2024.11.24"]