4NCL 2026-2027 · Division 2 Round 2

IM John C Pigott (2260) vs Stephen Swanson (2137)

Board 4, Barbican 4NCL – Alba. Result: 1-0. 47 moves. Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72).

Key moments

• Move 21. Qd3 — swing
• Move 21… Bd8 — swing
• Move 22. Rb1 — swing