U.S. Chess Championships 2026 · Abierto Round 1
GM Awonder Liang (2685) vs GM Hans Moke Niemann (2717)
Board 5. Result: 1-0. 34 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).
Key moments
- Move 26… Qa2 — swing
- Move 28… Qd6 — decisive
- Move 29… h5 — decisive