Zhu,Linxi vs. Safranek,William - Presidents Day NY IM D 2025 1/2-1/2
In the game between Zhu,Linxi and Safranek,William at the Presidents Day NY IM D 2025 on 2025.02.16, White made the move d7+, a bold choice that follows up on the previous capture move. This forces Black to respond by moving one of their pieces, which in turn allows White to advance their passed pawn and gain a tempo advantage. Furthermore, this move gains defense for the attacked piece by creating a barrier between it and potential threats.
However, it's worth noting that White misses an opportunity to better protect the underdefended piece by not taking a more proactive approach. Additionally, the move blocks an open file capture opportunity that could have been exploited. Nevertheless, it does develop the piece and prepares it for active play, making it a strategic choice in the game.
Overall, the move d7+ is a calculated risk that aims to gain a temporary advantage while also setting up future possibilities for White's pieces.
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[Date "2025.02.16"]