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1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026 · 1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026 Round 3

IM Ethan Vaz (2525) vs IM Manish Anto Cristiano F (2360)

Board 17. Result: 1-0. 36 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91).

Key moments

Move 25… Rcb8 — swing
Move 33… Rxd5 — decisive