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English Chess Championships 2026 · Abierto Round 3

GM Michael Adams (2597) vs IM Aaravamudhan Balaji (2317)

Board 3. Result: 1-0. 43 moves. Opening: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Modern Bishop's Opening (C55).

Key moments

Move 18. Rac1 — swing
Move 18… Rg6 — swing
Move 19… Rg3 — blunder