StasSB vs gmwso

Black followed the classic King’s Indian plan: after castling, the pawn push **...e5** challenged White’s center, while **...h6** stopped White’s bishop from pinning the knight. The early **...a5** grabbed space on the queenside, and the knight jump **...Ng4** forced White’s bishop to capture, setting up a tactical threat that Black later exploited. This shows how a well‑timed pawn break and a proactive piece move can create concrete targets for the opponent.

The decisive combination began with **...exd4**, opening the e‑file and removing White’s central pawn. After White recaptured with **Nxd4**, Black’s queen entered with **...Qh4**, attacking the h‑file and eyeing the g2 pawn. When White played **Bxg4**, Black responded **...Bxg4**, eliminating the defender of the g‑file. Then **...Bxd4+** used the dark‑squared bishop to capture the knight on d4 with check, and after **Kh1**, the bishop safely retreated to **...Be5**, keeping the extra piece and maintaining pressure. This sequence demonstrates the power of coordinating queen and bishops to create double threats and win material.