Atyrau Open 2026 · Masters Round 9
WIM Ayaulym Kaldarova (2071) vs FM Carl Strugnell (2211)
Board 52. Result: 1-0. 50 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Early Deviations (B66).
Key moments
- Move 29. Nb3 — blunder
- Move 31… a4 — swing
- Move 38… Kg7 — decisive