Massachusetts Masters vs Challengers Invitational 2026 · Masters vs Challengers
Massachusetts Masters vs Challengers Invitational 2026 — Masters vs Challengers Round 1
Best game of the round
CM Marcus Farzaneh-Far (1673) vs IM Denys Shmelov (2451), 0-1, French Defense: Winawer Variation, Portisch-Hook Variation — replay the game
Critical game
GM Nadezda Kosintseva (2533) vs William Wu (2287), 0-1, King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 — replay the game
Biggest upset
CM Samanyu Alluri (1513) vs IM David Vigorito (2237), 1/2-1/2, Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation — replay the game
Results
| Masters 1.5 – 2.5 Challengers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | GM Nadezda Kosintseva (2533) | 0-1 | William Wu (2287) | game |
| 1.2 | GM Alexander Ivanov (2466) | 0-1 | Zachary Pan (2271) | game |
| 1.3 | CM Marcus Farzaneh-Far (1673) | 0-1 | IM Denys Shmelov (2451) | game |
| 1.4 | CM Samanyu Alluri (1513) | 1/2-1/2 | IM David Vigorito (2237) | game |