Yilmaz, Baver vs. Alexakis, Georgios - Kavala Chess Tournament A 2024 1-0

In the Kavala Chess Tournament A 2024 on July 31st, during the game between Yilmaz, Baver and Alexakis, Georgios, the move Qa4 played by White demonstrates a complex and multifaceted strategy. This move threatens a material win while simultaneously losing material in exchange. It ignores a superior opportunity to make a threat, proposing instead an equal piece trade. By playing Qa4, White misses the chance to reveal an attack on a piece and fails to capture a key outpost. However, it forces a move from an opponent's piece, gaining a tempo advantage, yet also missing the opportunity to seize a winning tempo. The move overlooks an opportunity to escape an attack but successfully defends an attacked piece. Although Qa4 ensures the piece is now well-defended, it misses a better protection option for an underdefended piece. This move blocks an opponent's attack but also misses the chance to force an enemy move. Additionally, it pins an opponent's piece to the king, creating a fork that attacks multiple pieces. Despite this, it misses a chance to develop a piece for more active play.