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Atyrau Open 2026 · Masters Round 7

CM Vyom Malhotra (2438) vs GM Maxim Matlakov (2596)

Board 16. Result: 0-1. 60 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Key moments

Move 18… Ne5 — swing
Move 19. Qd2 — swing
Move 20. Bd4 — swing