Zivojinovic,Branko vs. Slobodiansky,Steven - 37th Belgrade Trophy 2024 1-0
In the 37th Belgrade Trophy 2024 on November 23, 2024, Branko Zivojinovic played a crucial move Qa7+, which led to an equal trade of pieces. This move missed an opportunity to threaten Slobodiansky's position but instead proposed a fair exchange of pawns. By forcing Slobodiansky to move his piece, White gained a tempo advantage and allowed for a more dynamic position to emerge. The move also defended the attacked piece by potentially paralyzing Black's attacking chances. With this move, the queen is now well-supported and better equipped to face any future threats. Furthermore, Qa7+ effectively blocked Slobodiansky's potential attack and created a fork that could target multiple pieces simultaneously. By taking action on the 7th square, White was able to develop its piece for active play in the game ahead.
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[Date "2024.11.23"]