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English Chess Championships 2026 · Over 50's Round 7

Nigel Birtwistle (2049) vs Haran Rasalingam (2101)

Board 3. Result: 1/2-1/2. 45 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian (B30).

Key moments

Move 18… Rfd8 — swing
Move 19. Rd1 — swing
Move 21… Rxd5 — blunder