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4NCL 2026-2027 · Division 2 Round 2

Russell G Granat (2125) vs Nigel Birtwistle (2049)

Board 7, Sussex Martlets 1 – Tiger Sharks. Result: 0-1. 37 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35).

Key moments

Move 14… Qb4 — swing
Move 16. Rd3 — blunder
Move 31. Rc2 — swing