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46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 · Open Round 8

FM Ahmed Kandil (2353) vs GM Tomas Laurusas (2536)

Board 2, Egypt – Lithuania. Result: 0-1. 65 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Maróczy Bind, Réti Variation (B41).

Key moments

Move 18. Ne4 — blunder
Move 46. Bd8+ — blunder
Move 62. Rf8 — blunder