Massachusetts Masters vs Challengers Invitational 2026 · Masters vs Challengers Round 1

CM Marcus Farzaneh-Far (1673) vs IM Denys Shmelov (2451)

Board 3, Challengers – Masters. Result: 0-1. 32 moves. Opening: French Defense: Winawer Variation, Portisch-Hook Variation (C18).

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