Zharkov,Daniil vs. Wijerathna,Vinuka Dihain - FIDE World School-ch O-13 2025 0-1
In the game between Daniil Zharkov and Vinuka Wijerathna at the FIDE World School-ch O-13 2025 on 2025.03.20, White made a move that will be remembered as Ba2. This move puts pressure on Black's position by forcing them to respond to the pawn, ultimately limiting their mobility. However, it is also crucial to note that this move misses an opportunity for White's bishop to develop more effectively and roam freely across the board.
Additionally, this pawn move opens up a potential weakness in the position as it allows Black to kick the bishop out of its current square with minimal resistance. Furthermore, by advancing this pawn, White fails to safeguard their underdefended piece from being attacked, making it more vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Despite developing one piece, White's overall strategy seems to prioritize active play over defensive measures, potentially putting more emphasis on quick gains rather than long-term protection of the position.
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[Date "2025.03.20"]