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English Chess Championships 2026 · Abierto Round 8

IM Alan B Merry (2401) vs GM Michael Adams (2597)

Board 2. Result: 0-1. 53 moves. Opening: Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).

Key moments

Move 14. a4 — swing
Move 28… Nf6 — swing
Move 40. Rb1 — blunder