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English Chess Championships 2026 · Abierto Round 9

CM George Zhao (2080) vs FM John R Richardson (2202)

Board 15. Result: 1-0. 41 moves. Opening: Catalan Opening: Closed (E08).

Key moments

Move 18… Bb7 — swing
Move 24… Rc3 — swing
Move 25… Ne5 — decisive