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46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 · Open Round 8

CM Ali Elier (2210) vs GM Ermes Espinosa Veloz (2460)

Board 3, Libya – Cuba. Result: 0-1. 26 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Closed, Traditional (B23).

Key moments

Move 17. Ne4 — swing
Move 22. Rxg6 — swing
Move 23. Bg7 — decisive