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1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026 · 1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2026 Round 9

IM Ethan Vaz (2511) vs GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2673)

Board 3. Result: 0-1. 50 moves. Opening: Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit (B06).

Key moments

Move 30. Rd3 — swing
Move 31. Kh3 — swing