4NCL 2026-2027 · Division 1 Round 2

FM David Henry Maycock Bates (2274) vs IM Stefan Macak (2301)

Board 6, CSC ChessPlus Kingston 1 – Barnet Knights A. Result: 1/2-1/2. 50 moves. Opening: French Defense: Winawer Variation, Portisch-Hook Variation (C18).

Key moments

• Move 39… Nb6 — swing
• Move 42. c4 — swing
• Move 50… Kc8 — blunder