Threatening both . . .B.g3 and . . .Bxh2 White decided to call it a day right away.

With the previous example in mind, the intentions behind this little move should be obvious now.

This maneuver is typical of the sort of Pirc position which arose in Bryne-McShane, Malmo 2003 . In that case the (almost forced) queen transfer from the d-file was less successful.

Here White was not so much aiming for the a2-g8 diagonal, but for a more active location for the queen in general.

The liquidation of central pawns and rooks has led to a symmetrical pawn structure, but White still has some pressure with his pair of bishops. He managed to turn his advantage into a win.

“No one ever won a game by resigning”
Saviely Tartakower

Magnus Carlsen wins the 2022 World Rapid Chess Championship.Having led the entire tournament , Carlsen wins his final game to score 10/13 , and earns his FOURTH World Rapid Championship!

Magnus Carlsen is the 2022 FIDE World Blitz Champion! 🥇
Magnus leaves Almaty as the World Chess Champion in Classical , Rapid and Blitz! Congratulations!🍀

Creeping Queens (part Two)
The French Defence features a similar maneuver.

19...Kd7!