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English Chess Championships 2026 · Abierto Round 1

Cian Ward (2095) vs GM Neil McDonald (2388)

Board 9. Result: 0-1. 53 moves. Opening: Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo (C54).

Key moments

Move 15… Bxe3 — blunder
Move 16. Qxe3 — blunder
Move 35. Kc2 — blunder