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Sinquefield Cup 2026 · Sinquefield Cup Round 1

GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777) vs GM Levon Aronian (2721)

Board 1.1. Result: 1/2-1/2. 57 moves. Opening: Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation, Pseudo-Catalan (D02).

Key moments

Move 25… Bd5 — swing
Move 32. f3 — swing
Move 35. Kg2 — swing

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