[Event "Round 9: Ghasi, Ameet K - Willow, Jonah B"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/OApWMc4b"] [Date "2026.10.15"] [Round "9.1"] [White "Ghasi, Ameet K"] [Black "Willow, Jonah B"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "2488"] [WhiteTitle "GM"] [WhiteFideId "409200"] [BlackElo "2391"] [BlackTitle "IM"] [BlackFideId "438804"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "A05"] [Opening "Zukertort Opening"] [UTCDate "2026.10.15"] [UTCTime "11:46:42"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/OApWMc4b"] 1. Nf3 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... Nf6 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. g3 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... c5 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. Bg2 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... Nc6 { [%eval 0.12] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. O-O { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4... e5 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5. e4 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5... d6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6. d3 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:03:07] } 6... g6 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:03:08] } 7. c3 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:08] } 7... Bg7 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:03:09] } 8. a3 { [%eval -0.07] [%clk 0:03:04] } 8... O-O { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:03:03] } 9. Nbd2 { [%eval -0.38] [%clk 0:03:03] } 9... d5?! { [%eval 0.18] } { Inaccuracy. b5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:54] } 10. exd5 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:02:57] } 10... Nxd5 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:02:54] } 11. a4?! { [%eval -0.43] } { Inaccuracy. Re1 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:58] } 11... Qc7 { [%eval -0.29] [%clk 0:02:36] } 12. Qb3 { [%eval -0.37] [%clk 0:02:44] } 12... Rd8 { [%eval -0.24] [%clk 0:02:29] } 13. Re1 { [%eval -0.52] [%clk 0:02:22] } 13... h6 { [%eval -0.5] [%clk 0:01:05] } 14. Nc4 { [%eval -0.65] [%clk 0:02:14] } 14... Be6 { [%eval -0.63] [%clk 0:01:04] } 15. Qc2 { [%eval -0.68] [%clk 0:02:01] } 15... Rac8 { [%eval -0.56] [%clk 0:01:02] } 16. a5 { [%eval -0.62] [%clk 0:02:01] } 16... b5 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:00:47] } 17. axb6 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:02:02] } 17... axb6 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:00:49] } 18. Qe2 { [%eval -0.18] [%clk 0:01:37] } 18... Re8 { [%eval -0.03] [%clk 0:00:42] } 19. Nfd2 { [%eval -0.49] [%clk 0:01:30] } 19... b5 { [%eval -0.15] [%clk 0:00:41] } 20. Ne3 { [%eval -0.11] [%clk 0:01:31] } 20... Nxe3 { [%eval -0.2] [%clk 0:00:42] } 21. Qxe3 { [%eval -0.19] [%clk 0:01:33] } 21... Ne7 { [%eval -0.15] [%clk 0:00:41] } 22. Ra6 { [%eval -0.16] [%clk 0:01:22] } 22... Nd5 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:00:33] } 23. Qf3 { [%eval -0.29] [%clk 0:01:20] } 23... c4?! { [%eval 0.38] } { Inaccuracy. Rcd8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:34] } 24. dxc4 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:01:18] } 24... bxc4 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:00:35] } 25. Rxe6 { [%eval 0.36] [%clk 0:01:19] } 25... fxe6 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:00:36] } 26. Bf1 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:01:05] } 26... Nb6 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:00:32] } 27. Ne4 { [%eval 0.33] [%clk 0:01:03] } 27... Rf8 { [%eval 0.44] [%clk 0:00:33] } 28. Qg4 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:00:55] } 28... Qf7 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:00:35] } 29. Bh3 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:00:56] } 29... Rc6 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:00:32] } 30. Qe2 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:00:52] } 30... Nd5 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:00:29] } 31. Bg2 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:00:53] } 31... Kh7 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:00:20] } 32. h4 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:00:54] } 32... Qa7 { [%eval 0.36] [%clk 0:00:14] } 33. Nd2 { [%eval 0.38] [%clk 0:00:53] } 33... Qc5 { [%eval 0.89] [%clk 0:00:10] } 34. Be4 { [%eval 0.96] [%clk 0:00:54] } 34... Nf6?? { [%eval 4.39] } { Blunder. Rf5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 35. Bxc6 { [%eval 4.14] [%clk 0:00:50] } 35... Qxc6 { [%eval 4.04] [%clk 0:00:07] } 36. Qxc4 { [%eval 3.92] [%clk 0:00:51] } 36... Qb7?! { [%eval 5.2] } { Inaccuracy. Qd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 37. Ne4 { [%eval 5.29] [%clk 0:00:49] } 37... Nxe4 { [%eval 5.24] [%clk 0:00:05] } 38. Qxe4 { [%eval 5.22] [%clk 0:00:50] } 38... Qf7 { [%eval 5.76] [%clk 0:00:04] } 39. Be3 { [%eval 5.6] [%clk 0:00:51] } 39... h5 { [%eval 6.32] [%clk 0:00:05] } 40. b4 { [%eval 6.27] [%clk 0:00:52] } 40... Rc8 { [%eval 6.99] [%clk 0:00:05] } 41. c4 { [%eval 6.64] [%clk 0:00:51] } 41... Qf5 { [%eval 6.93] [%clk 0:00:04] } 42. Qxf5 { [%eval 6.49] [%clk 0:00:41] } 42... gxf5 { [%eval 6.55] [%clk 0:00:06] } 43. c5 { [%eval 6.44] [%clk 0:00:41] } 43... Bf8 { [%eval 6.17] [%clk 0:00:05] } 44. b5 { [%eval 6.02] [%clk 0:00:40] } 44... f4 { [%eval 5.91] [%clk 0:00:06] } 45. gxf4 { [%eval 5.74] [%clk 0:00:41] } 45... exf4 { [%eval 5.35] [%clk 0:00:07] } 46. Bd4 { [%eval 5.62] [%clk 0:00:42] } 46... Bxc5 { [%eval 4.7] [%clk 0:00:07] } 47. Rc1?? { [%eval -6.64] } { Blunder. Bxc5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:44] } 47... Rg8+ { [%eval -6.57] [%clk 0:00:09] } 48. Kf1 { [%eval -6.9] [%clk 0:00:42] } 48... Bxd4 { [%eval -6.8] [%clk 0:00:10] } 49. Rc4 { [%eval -7.2] [%clk 0:00:39] } 49... e5 { [%eval -7.17] [%clk 0:00:11] } 50. Rc6 { [%eval -7.74] [%clk 0:00:40] } 50... Rb8 { [%eval -7.48] [%clk 0:00:12] } 51. Ke1 { [%eval -7.91] [%clk 0:03:02] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Badacsonyi, Stanley - Maroroa Jones, Gawain C B"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/Nt8VjSF4"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.2"] [White "Badacsonyi, Stanley"] [Black "Maroroa Jones, Gawain C B"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "2422"] [WhiteTitle "FM"] [WhiteFideId "486973"] [BlackElo "2616"] [BlackTitle "GM"] [BlackFideId "409561"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "A55"] [Opening "Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/Nt8VjSF4"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... Nf6 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. c4 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... d6 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3. Nc3 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:03:00] } 3... e5 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4. Nf3 { [%eval 0.54] [%clk 0:03:00] } 4... Nbd7 { [%eval 0.65] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5. e4 { [%eval 0.75] [%clk 0:03:00] } 5... g6 { [%eval 0.75] [%clk 0:03:06] } 6. Be2 { [%eval 0.58] [%clk 0:03:01] } 6... Bg7 { [%eval 0.77] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7. O-O { [%eval 0.67] [%clk 0:03:00] } 7... h6 { [%eval 0.76] [%clk 0:03:06] } 8. h3 { [%eval 0.57] [%clk 0:02:59] } 8... O-O { [%eval 0.54] [%clk 0:03:06] } 9. Be3 { [%eval 0.45] [%clk 0:02:52] } 9... exd4 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:03:06] } 10. Nxd4 { [%eval 0.62] [%clk 0:02:53] } 10... Re8 { [%eval 0.82] [%clk 0:03:07] } 11. Qc2 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:02:52] } 11... Nc5 { [%eval 0.38] [%clk 0:03:05] } 12. Bf3 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:53] } 12... a5 { [%eval 0.59] [%clk 0:03:02] } 13. Rad1 { [%eval 0.68] [%clk 0:02:53] } 13... Bd7 { [%eval 0.76] [%clk 0:03:02] } 14. Rfe1?! { [%eval 0.21] } { Inaccuracy. Ndb5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:53] } 14... Nh7 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:02:57] } 15. Bg4 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:02:13] } 15... Bxg4 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:02:52] } 16. hxg4 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:02:14] } 16... Qh4 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:02:52] } 17. f3 { [%eval -0.19] [%clk 0:02:14] } 17... Be5 { [%eval -0.18] [%clk 0:02:51] } 18. Nde2 { [%eval -0.45] [%clk 0:01:51] } 18... f5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:25] } 19. Bxc5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:24] } 19... dxc5 { [%eval -0.07] [%clk 0:02:24] } 20. exf5?? { [%eval -7.84] } { Blunder. f4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:19] } 20... Bd4+ { [%eval -7.78] [%clk 0:02:14] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Cancedda-Dupuis, Livio - Banerjee, Supratit"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/oi1ic8DS"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.3"] [White "Cancedda-Dupuis, Livio"] [Black "Banerjee, Supratit"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "2314"] [WhiteFideId "499447"] [BlackElo "2375"] [BlackTitle "IM"] [BlackFideId "2410079"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B06"] [Opening "Modern Defense"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/oi1ic8DS"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... g6 { [%eval 0.55] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.51] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... Bg7 { [%eval 0.46] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. Nc3 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3... d6 { [%eval 0.46] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4. Bc4 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... Nf6 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:04] } 5. Bb3 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5... O-O { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:02:59] } 6. d4 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:06] } 6... Nc6 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:56] } 7. O-O?! { [%eval -0.45] } { Inaccuracy. h3 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:01] } 7... Bg4 { [%eval -0.38] [%clk 0:02:50] } 8. Be3?! { [%eval -1.29] } { Inaccuracy. Ba4 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:01] } 8... e5 { [%eval -1.25] [%clk 0:02:49] } 9. d5 { [%eval -1.28] [%clk 0:02:52] } 9... Nd4 { [%eval -1.35] [%clk 0:02:50] } 10. Bxd4?? { [%eval -3.44] } { Blunder. Bc4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:35] } 10... exd4 { [%eval -3.34] [%clk 0:02:49] } 11. Nb5 { [%eval -4.12] [%clk 0:02:33] } 11... Nxe4 { [%eval -4.12] [%clk 0:02:49] } 12. Re1 { [%eval -3.96] [%clk 0:02:31] } 12... Ng5?? { [%eval -1.66] } { Blunder. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:49] } 13. Kh1?? { [%eval -7.13] } { Blunder. Nbxd4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:13] } 13... Nxf3 { [%eval -6.79] [%clk 0:02:43] } 14. gxf3 { [%eval -6.92] [%clk 0:02:14] } 14... Bh5 { [%eval -6.77] [%clk 0:02:44] } 15. Re4 { [%eval -7.17] [%clk 0:02:03] } 15... f5 { [%eval -7.15] [%clk 0:02:28] } 16. Re6 { [%eval -7.15] [%clk 0:02:04] } 16... Qh4 { [%eval -7.34] [%clk 0:02:25] } 17. Kg2 { [%eval -7.09] [%clk 0:01:39] } 17... Qg5+ { [%eval -6.61] [%clk 0:02:03] } 18. Kh1 { [%eval -7.63] [%clk 0:01:40] } 18... Qf4 { [%eval -7.46] [%clk 0:02:04] } 19. Kg2 { [%eval -7.16] [%clk 0:01:40] } 19... Be5?? { [%eval -2.7] } { Blunder. a6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:54] } 20. Rxe5 { [%eval -2.41] [%clk 0:01:41] } 20... Qxe5?! { [%eval -1.46] } { Inaccuracy. dxe5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:46] } 21. Nxc7 { [%eval -1.46] [%clk 0:01:34] } 21... Rac8 { [%eval -1.36] [%clk 0:01:25] } 22. Ne6 { [%eval -1.36] [%clk 0:01:35] } 22... Rfe8? { [%eval -0.12] } { Mistake. g5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:18] } 23. Qd2?? { [%eval -7.09] } { Blunder. h4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:29] } 23... Bxf3+ { [%eval -7.03] [%clk 0:01:15] } 24. Kg1 { [%eval -7.07] [%clk 0:01:22] } 24... f4 { [%eval -6.58] [%clk 0:00:40] } 25. Qd3 { [%eval -7.69] [%clk 0:00:52] } 25... Bxd5 { [%eval -6.49] [%clk 0:00:35] } 26. Bxd5 { [%eval -6.52] [%clk 0:00:41] } 26... Qxd5 { [%eval -6.46] [%clk 0:00:36] } 27. Nxf4 { [%eval -7.09] [%clk 0:00:42] } 27... Qg5+ { [%eval -6.22] [%clk 0:00:37] } 28. Ng2 { [%eval -6.35] [%clk 0:00:43] } 28... Qg4 { [%eval -6.11] [%clk 0:00:30] } 29. f3 { [%eval -7.07] [%clk 0:00:37] } 29... Qf5 { [%eval -7.02] [%clk 0:00:29] } 30. Qb3+ { [%eval -7.07] [%clk 0:00:20] } 30... Qf7 { [%eval -7.22] [%clk 0:00:30] } 31. Qb5 { [%eval -8.42] [%clk 0:00:14] } 31... Rxc2 { [%eval -8.37] [%clk 0:00:27] } 32. Re1 { [%eval -15.92] [%clk 0:00:08] } 32... Rxg2+ { [%eval -14.0] [%clk 0:00:26] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Balaji, Aaravamudhan - Harvey, Marcus R"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/xAm0zmRW"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.4"] [White "Balaji, Aaravamudhan"] [Black "Harvey, Marcus R"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2386"] [WhiteTitle "IM"] [WhiteFideId "436224"] [BlackElo "2445"] [BlackTitle "IM"] [BlackFideId "400092"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "E40"] [Opening "Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/xAm0zmRW"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:02] } 1... Nf6 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. c4 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... e6 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. Nc3 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:03:02] } 3... Bb4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. e3 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4... d5 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:03:03] } 5. a3 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:03] } 5... Be7 { [%eval 0.12] [%clk 0:03:04] } 6. Nf3 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:03:03] } 6... O-O { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 7. Bd3 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:03:04] } 7... a6 { [%eval 0.57] [%clk 0:03:00] } 8. O-O { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:03:03] } 8... dxc4 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:03:01] } 9. Bxc4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 9... b5 { [%eval 0.56] [%clk 0:03:02] } 10. Bd3 { [%eval 0.65] [%clk 0:03:04] } 10... c5 { [%eval 0.93] [%clk 0:03:00] } 11. dxc5 { [%eval 1.2] [%clk 0:02:57] } 11... Bxc5 { [%eval 1.15] [%clk 0:03:00] } 12. e4 { [%eval 1.06] [%clk 0:02:56] } 12... Nc6?? { [%eval 3.85] } { Blunder. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:55] } 13. e5 { [%eval 4.07] [%clk 0:02:49] } 13... Ng4 { [%eval 4.47] [%clk 0:01:55] } 14. Bxh7+ { [%eval 4.09] [%clk 0:02:17] } 14... Kh8 { [%eval 3.79] [%clk 0:01:57] } 15. Qxd8 { [%eval 3.03] [%clk 0:02:16] } 15... Rxd8 { [%eval 2.91] [%clk 0:01:57] } 16. Be4 { [%eval 2.94] [%clk 0:02:17] } 16... Bb7 { [%eval 2.95] [%clk 0:01:53] } 17. h3 { [%eval 3.21] [%clk 0:02:00] } 17... Nh6 { [%eval 3.28] [%clk 0:00:57] } 18. g4?! { [%eval 2.54] } { Inaccuracy. Bg5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:56] } 18... Rdb8? { [%eval 4.55] } { Mistake. Rab8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:43] } 19. Bf4? { [%eval 2.46] } { Mistake. Rd1 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:32] } 19... Nd4 { [%eval 2.82] [%clk 0:00:43] } 20. Bxb7 { [%eval 2.6] [%clk 0:01:14] } 20... Rxb7 { [%eval 2.57] [%clk 0:00:44] } 21. Nxd4?! { [%eval 1.38] } { Inaccuracy. Kg2 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:13] } 21... Bxd4 { [%eval 1.38] [%clk 0:00:44] } 22. Rad1? { [%eval 0.14] } { Mistake. Ne2 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:13] } 22... Bxc3 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:00:42] } 23. bxc3 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:01:14] } 23... Ng8 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:00:39] } 24. Rd6 { [%eval 0.12] [%clk 0:00:49] } 24... Ne7 { [%eval 0.12] [%clk 0:00:39] } 25. Rb1 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:00:49] } 25... Rc7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:38] } 26. Bd2 { [%eval -0.01] [%clk 0:00:47] } 26... Nd5 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:00:37] } 27. Kg2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:46] } 27... Raa7 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:00:27] } 28. Rb3 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:00:38] } 28... Rd7 { [%eval 0.37] [%clk 0:00:28] } 29. Rxd7 { [%eval -0.06] [%clk 0:00:25] } 29... Rxd7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:29] } 30. Kf3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:26] } 30... Nb6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:28] } 31. Bf4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:25] } 31... Nc4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:20] } 32. Ke4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:21] } 32... Kh7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:17] } 33. a4 { [%eval 0.01] [%clk 0:00:17] } 33... bxa4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:14] } 34. Rb4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:19] } 34... Nd2+?? { [%eval 2.36] } { Blunder. Rc7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 35. Bxd2 { [%eval 2.22] [%clk 0:00:14] } 35... Rxd2 { [%eval 2.36] [%clk 0:00:06] } 36. Rxa4 { [%eval 2.32] [%clk 0:00:15] } 36... Rxf2 { [%eval 1.57] [%clk 0:00:07] } 37. Rxa6? { [%eval 0.0] } { Mistake. c4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:16] } 37... Kg6?? { [%eval 3.09] } { Blunder. Rh2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 38. c4 { [%eval 3.07] [%clk 0:00:16] } 38... Rh2?! { [%eval 4.28] } { Inaccuracy. Kg5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 39. Ra3 { [%eval 4.12] [%clk 0:00:15] } 39... Rc2 { [%eval 5.03] [%clk 0:00:04] } 40. Kd3 { [%eval 5.09] [%clk 0:00:15] } 40... Rc1 { [%eval 5.39] [%clk 0:00:05] } 41. Rc3 { [%eval 5.23] [%clk 0:00:16] } 41... Rh1 { [%eval 5.16] [%clk 0:00:05] } 42. Ke4 { [%eval 5.24] [%clk 0:00:15] } 42... f5+ { [%eval 5.13] [%clk 0:00:05] } 43. exf6 { [%eval 5.69] [%clk 0:00:07] } 43... Kxf6 { [%eval 6.13] [%clk 0:00:04] } 44. c5 { [%eval 5.67] [%clk 0:00:08] } 44... Ke7 { [%eval 5.78] [%clk 0:00:04] } 45. c6 { [%eval 5.21] [%clk 0:00:09] } 45... Re1+ { [%eval 6.69] [%clk 0:00:05] } 46. Kf4 { [%eval 6.74] [%clk 0:00:07] } 46... Kd8 { [%eval 6.72] [%clk 0:00:06] } 47. Kg5 { [%eval 6.68] [%clk 0:00:07] } 47... e5 { [%eval 6.5] [%clk 0:00:07] } 48. Kg6 { [%eval 6.81] [%clk 0:00:08] } 48... e4 { [%eval 6.99] [%clk 0:00:09] } 49. Kxg7 { [%eval 6.81] [%clk 0:00:08] } 49... e3 { [%eval 7.27] [%clk 0:00:10] } 50. c7+ { [%eval 7.11] [%clk 0:00:07] } 50... Kc8 { [%eval 7.87] [%clk 0:00:11] } 51. Kg6 { [%eval 7.71] [%clk 0:00:05] } 51... e2 { [%eval 7.14] [%clk 0:00:09] } 52. Re3 { [%eval 6.2] [%clk 0:00:06] } 52... Kxc7 { [%eval 5.47] [%clk 0:00:10] } 53. g5 { [%eval 6.89] [%clk 0:00:06] } 53... Kd6 { [%eval 5.79] [%clk 0:00:11] } 54. h4 { [%eval 4.76] [%clk 0:00:07] } 54... Kd5?! { [%eval 8.05] } { Inaccuracy. Rh1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:13] } 55. h5 { [%eval 7.05] [%clk 0:00:08] } 55... Kd4 { [%eval 8.22] [%clk 0:00:14] } 56. Re8 { [%eval 8.11] [%clk 0:00:07] } 56... Kd3 { [%eval 7.98] [%clk 0:00:15] } 57. Rd8+ { [%eval 7.57] [%clk 0:00:06] } 57... Ke3 { [%eval 6.81] [%clk 0:00:15] } 58. Re8+ { [%eval 7.72] [%clk 0:00:07] } 58... Kf4 { [%eval 6.9] [%clk 0:00:16] } 59. h6?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Kh6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 59... Ra1?? { [%eval 9.36] } { Blunder. Rg1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:14] } 60. Rxe2 { [%eval 9.12] [%clk 0:00:05] } 60... Ra6+ { [%eval 9.87] [%clk 0:00:11] } 61. Kh5 { [%eval 9.44] [%clk 0:00:06] } 61... Ra5 { [%eval 10.12] [%clk 0:00:06] } 62. Rg2 { [%eval 8.75] [%clk 0:00:07] } 62... Ra1 { [%eval 12.13] [%clk 0:00:05] } 63. h7 { [%eval 10.28] [%clk 0:00:06] } 63... Kf5 { [%eval 13.47] [%clk 0:00:06] } 64. Rh2 { [%eval 12.61] [%clk 0:00:07] } 64... Ra8 { [%eval 12.25] [%clk 0:00:05] } 65. Rf2+ { [%eval 11.14] [%clk 0:00:07] } 65... Ke6 { [%eval 91.65] [%clk 0:00:06] } 66. Kg6 { [%eval 14.11] [%clk 0:00:07] } 66... Ke5?! { [%eval #13] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Rb8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 67. Kg7 { [%eval #12] [%clk 0:00:08] } 67... Kd5 { [%eval #11] [%clk 0:00:05] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Clarke, Brandon G I - Jakhria, Kushal"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/4j6tD1By"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.5"] [White "Clarke, Brandon G I"] [Black "Jakhria, Kushal"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "2448"] [WhiteTitle "IM"] [WhiteFideId "400319"] [BlackElo "2135"] [BlackTitle "CM"] [BlackFideId "497444"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B23"] [Opening "Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/4j6tD1By"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. Nc3 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:03:05] } 2... Nc6 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. f4 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:03:06] } 3... g6 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4. Nf3 { [%eval -0.19] [%clk 0:03:08] } 4... Bg7 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5. a3 { [%eval -0.24] [%clk 0:03:09] } 5... b6 { [%eval -0.15] [%clk 0:02:53] } 6. Bc4 { [%eval -0.3] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6... e6 { [%eval -0.26] [%clk 0:02:53] } 7. O-O { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7... Nge7 { [%eval -0.19] [%clk 0:02:54] } 8. d3 { [%eval -0.24] [%clk 0:03:07] } 8... d5 { [%eval -0.18] [%clk 0:02:55] } 9. Bb3 { [%eval -0.42] [%clk 0:03:06] } 9... Nd4 { [%eval -0.26] [%clk 0:02:54] } 10. Nxd4 { [%eval -0.39] [%clk 0:03:06] } 10... cxd4 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:02:54] } 11. Ne2 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:03:07] } 11... dxe4 { [%eval -0.25] [%clk 0:02:52] } 12. dxe4 { [%eval -0.21] [%clk 0:03:08] } 12... Ba6 { [%eval -0.25] [%clk 0:02:47] } 13. Rf3 { [%eval -0.7] [%clk 0:02:57] } 13... O-O { [%eval -0.48] [%clk 0:02:38] } 14. Ng3 { [%eval -0.58] [%clk 0:02:57] } 14... Nc6 { [%eval -0.61] [%clk 0:02:28] } 15. e5 { [%eval -0.63] [%clk 0:02:28] } 15... Rc8 { [%eval -0.39] [%clk 0:02:13] } 16. Ne4 { [%eval -0.43] [%clk 0:02:28] } 16... d3 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:02:02] } 17. c3 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:02:24] } 17... Na5 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:01:55] } 18. Ba2 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:02:25] } 18... Qh4?! { [%eval 1.14] } { Inaccuracy. Qc7 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:35] } 19. Nd6 { [%eval 1.31] [%clk 0:02:13] } 19... Rcd8 { [%eval 1.79] [%clk 0:01:27] } 20. Be3 { [%eval 1.24] [%clk 0:02:13] } 20... Qe7? { [%eval 2.89] } { Mistake. Rxd6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:10] } 21. b4 { [%eval 2.84] [%clk 0:02:07] } 21... Nb7 { [%eval 2.72] [%clk 0:01:01] } 22. b5? { [%eval 0.92] } { Mistake. Ne4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:07] } 22... Nxd6 { [%eval 0.78] [%clk 0:01:01] } 23. exd6 { [%eval 1.05] [%clk 0:02:08] } 23... Qxd6 { [%eval 1.03] [%clk 0:01:01] } 24. bxa6 { [%eval 0.89] [%clk 0:02:10] } 24... Bxc3?! { [%eval 1.92] } { Inaccuracy. d2 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:02] } 25. Rb1? { [%eval 0.71] } { Mistake. Rc1 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:03] } 25... Qxa3?! { [%eval 1.32] } { Inaccuracy. d2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:58] } 26. Bc4 { [%eval 1.12] [%clk 0:01:58] } 26... d2 { [%eval 1.01] [%clk 0:00:39] } 27. Bf2?! { [%eval 0.0] } { Inaccuracy. Qb3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:47] } 27... Qa5?! { [%eval 0.71] } { Inaccuracy. Rc8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:29] } 28. h4?! { [%eval 0.0] } { Inaccuracy. Qb3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:18] } 28... Bd4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:25] } 29. Qe2 { [%eval -0.21] [%clk 0:00:54] } 29... Qc5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:17] } 30. Rd1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:50] } 30... Bxf2+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:13] } 31. Rxf2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:51] } 31... Rd4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:14] } 32. Bd3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:41] } 32... Rfd8 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:11] } 33. Be4 { [%eval -0.45] [%clk 0:00:19] } 33... Qc1 { [%eval -0.08] [%clk 0:00:11] } 34. Rff1 { [%eval -0.39] [%clk 0:00:17] } 34... Qc5 { [%eval -0.37] [%clk 0:00:12] } 35. Kh1 { [%eval -0.74] [%clk 0:00:17] } 35... Qc3 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:00:12] } 36. Kh2 { [%eval -0.56] [%clk 0:00:13] } 36... R4d6?! { [%eval 0.2] } { Inaccuracy. Qb4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 37. Bf3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:12] } 37... Qf6 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:00:06] } 38. g3 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:00:14] } 38... Qc3 { [%eval 0.64] [%clk 0:00:07] } 39. Kh3?! { [%eval -0.01] } { Inaccuracy. Qe5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:10] } 39... Rd3 { [%eval -0.07] [%clk 0:00:08] } 40. Kg2?? { [%eval -3.69] } { Blunder. Qg2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:11] } 40... Re3 { [%eval -1.93] [%clk 0:00:08] } 41. Qf2?? { [%eval -7.03] } { Blunder. Qb5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:12] } 41... Rdd3 { [%eval -6.48] [%clk 0:00:07] } 42. Rb1?! { [%eval -10.59] } { Inaccuracy. h5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 42... Rxf3 { [%eval -10.47] [%clk 0:00:04] } 43. Qxf3 { [%eval -10.43] [%clk 0:00:05] } 43... Rxf3 { [%eval -11.3] [%clk 0:00:05] } 44. Rxf3 { [%eval -10.94] [%clk 0:00:06] } 44... d1=Q { [%eval -10.98] [%clk 0:00:04] } 45. Rxd1 { [%eval -10.68] [%clk 0:00:06] } 45... Qc2+ { [%eval -10.43] [%clk 0:00:06] } 46. Kh3 { [%eval -11.61] [%clk 0:00:05] } 46... Qxd1 { [%eval -11.07] [%clk 0:00:07] } 47. Rf2 { [%eval -10.91] [%clk 0:00:06] } 47... Qh1+ { [%eval -10.46] [%clk 0:00:07] } 48. Kg4?! { [%eval #-3] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Rh2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 48... h5+ { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:09] } 49. Kg5 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:09] } 49... Qd5+ { [%eval #-6] [%clk 0:00:10] } 50. Kf6 { [%eval #-6] [%clk 0:00:09] } 50... Kf8 { [%eval #-5] [%clk 0:00:11] } 51. f5 { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:08] } 51... Qd4+ { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:10] } 52. Kg5 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:09] } 52... Qxf2 { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:09] } 53. Kh6 { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:10] } 53... Qxf5 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:09] } 54. Kh7 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:10] } 54... g5+ { [%eval #-2] [%clk 0:00:10] } 55. Kh8 { [%eval #-2] [%clk 0:00:10] } 55... Qf6+ { [%eval #-1] [%clk 0:00:11] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Gormally, Daniel W - Vashisht-Pigem, Raman"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/4X37WGNS"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.6"] [White "Gormally, Daniel W"] [Black "Vashisht-Pigem, Raman"] [Result "1/2-1/2"] [WhiteElo "2498"] [WhiteTitle "GM"] [WhiteFideId "406465"] [BlackElo "2145"] [BlackFideId "469734"] [TimeControl "3+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "E11"] [Opening "Bogo-Indian Defense: Grünfeld Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/4X37WGNS"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:00:00] } 1... e6 { [%eval 0.42] [%clk 0:03:02] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... Nf6 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3. c4 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3... Bb4+ { [%eval 0.54] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4. Nbd2 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... O-O { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:03:03] } 5. a3 { [%eval 0.46] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5... Bxd2+ { [%eval 0.38] [%clk 0:03:03] } 6. Bxd2 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:07] } 6... d6 { [%eval 0.51] [%clk 0:03:04] } 7. Bg5 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7... b6 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:02:59] } 8. e3 { [%eval 0.51] [%clk 0:03:08] } 8... Bb7 { [%eval 0.49] [%clk 0:03:00] } 9. Bd3 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:03:07] } 9... h6 { [%eval 0.5] [%clk 0:03:01] } 10. Bh4 { [%eval 0.55] [%clk 0:03:09] } 10... Nbd7 { [%eval 0.53] [%clk 0:02:58] } 11. O-O { [%eval 0.49] [%clk 0:03:09] } 11... e5 { [%eval 0.78] [%clk 0:02:53] } 12. Nd2 { [%eval 0.75] [%clk 0:03:08] } 12... Re8 { [%eval 0.71] [%clk 0:02:48] } 13. Bf5 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:02:59] } 13... Nf8 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:02:36] } 14. b4 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:02:52] } 14... a5 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:02:19] } 15. Qc2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:48] } 15... Bc8?! { [%eval 0.67] } { Inaccuracy. g5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:08] } 16. Bd3?! { [%eval 0.11] } { Inaccuracy. Be4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:37] } 16... exd4 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:02:00] } 17. exd4 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:02:37] } 17... Ne6 { [%eval 0.49] [%clk 0:02:00] } 18. Qc3?! { [%eval -0.1] } { Inaccuracy. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:26] } 18... Nf4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:54] } 19. Rfe1?? { [%eval -2.27] } { Blunder. Rae1 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:27] } 19... g5?? { [%eval -0.07] } { Blunder. axb4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:30] } 20. Bg3 { [%eval -0.1] [%clk 0:02:25] } 20... Nxd3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:20] } 21. Qxd3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:25] } 21... axb4 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:01:16] } 22. axb4 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:02:25] } 22... Rxa1 { [%eval -0.11] [%clk 0:01:16] } 23. Rxa1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:26] } 23... Bb7 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:01:14] } 24. d5 { [%eval -0.13] [%clk 0:02:22] } 24... b5 { [%eval -0.19] [%clk 0:01:15] } 25. c5?? { [%eval -2.69] } { Blunder. f3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:01] } 25... dxc5 { [%eval -2.68] [%clk 0:01:09] } 26. Qxb5?! { [%eval -4.06] } { Inaccuracy. d6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:01] } 26... Qxd5 { [%eval -3.72] [%clk 0:01:01] } 27. Nf3 { [%eval -3.33] [%clk 0:01:58] } 27... cxb4? { [%eval -1.96] } { Mistake. c4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:58] } 28. Qxb4 { [%eval -1.83] [%clk 0:01:56] } 28... c5 { [%eval -1.78] [%clk 0:00:56] } 29. Qb2 { [%eval -2.18] [%clk 0:01:47] } 29... Ne4 { [%eval -1.8] [%clk 0:00:50] } 30. Re1? { [%eval -3.17] } { Mistake. h3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:40] } 30... Bc6 { [%eval -2.58] [%clk 0:00:47] } 31. Rc1?? { [%eval -5.31] } { Blunder. h3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:27] } 31... c4?? { [%eval -1.0] } { Blunder. g4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:41] } 32. Qd4 { [%eval -0.9] [%clk 0:00:56] } 32... Qxd4?! { [%eval -0.17] } { Inaccuracy. Rd8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:40] } 33. Nxd4 { [%eval -0.22] [%clk 0:00:57] } 33... Nxg3 { [%eval -0.2] [%clk 0:00:40] } 34. hxg3 { [%eval -0.24] [%clk 0:00:57] } 34... Bd5 { [%eval -0.26] [%clk 0:00:38] } 35. Nf5 { [%eval -0.36] [%clk 0:00:58] } 35... Be6 { [%eval -0.23] [%clk 0:00:30] } 36. Ne3 { [%eval -0.38] [%clk 0:00:49] } 36... Rc8 { [%eval -0.43] [%clk 0:00:31] } 37. Rc3 { [%eval -0.98] [%clk 0:00:50] } 37... Rd8?! { [%eval -0.41] } { Inaccuracy. Kf8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:30] } 38. Kf1 { [%eval -0.42] [%clk 0:00:46] } 38... Rd3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:31] } 39. Rxd3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:43] } 39... cxd3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:32] } 40. Ke1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:45] } 40... f5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:29] } 41. f3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:35] } 41... f4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:28] } 42. gxf4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:36] } 42... gxf4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:29] } 43. Nd1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:37] } 43... h5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:21] } 44. Nf2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:35] } 44... Bf5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:22] } 45. Kd2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:37] } 45... Kg7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:22] } 46. Nxd3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:37] } 46... Kf6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:17] } 47. Nxf4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:38] } 47... Kg5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:18] } 48. Ke3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:35] } 48... Kh4 { [%eval 0.01] [%clk 0:00:17] } 49. Kf2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:35] } 49... Kg5 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:00:18] } 50. Nd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:33] } 50... h4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:18] } 51. Nc3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:24] } 51... Kf4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:17] } 52. Ne2+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:25] } 52... Kg5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:17] } 53. Ke3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:25] } 53... h3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:14] } 54. g4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:07] } 54... Bxg4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:10] } 55. fxg4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:08] } 55... Kxg4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:11] } 56. Kf2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:09] } 56... h2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:11] } 57. Ng3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:10] } 1/2-1/2 [Event "Round 9: Brett, Andrew R - Roberson, Peter T"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/tdDLf7BE"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.7"] [White "Brett, Andrew R"] [Black "Roberson, Peter T"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1989"] [WhiteFideId "416460"] [BlackElo "2306"] [BlackTitle "IM"] [BlackFideId "412384"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "E10"] [Opening "Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/tdDLf7BE"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... Nf6 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. c4 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... e6 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. Nf3 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:03:02] } 3... d5 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. g3 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:01] } 4... Bb4+ { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5. Nc3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:02] } 5... dxc4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:03] } 6. a3 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:03:01] } 6... Be7 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:02:52] } 7. Qa4+ { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:03:00] } 7... Bd7 { [%eval 0.42] [%clk 0:02:49] } 8. Qxc4 { [%eval 0.52] [%clk 0:02:59] } 8... c5 { [%eval 1.01] [%clk 0:02:50] } 9. Bg2 { [%eval 0.76] [%clk 0:02:58] } 9... Bc6 { [%eval 1.16] [%clk 0:02:50] } 10. dxc5 { [%eval 1.06] [%clk 0:02:51] } 10... a5 { [%eval 1.15] [%clk 0:02:46] } 11. O-O { [%eval 1.46] [%clk 0:02:48] } 11... Nbd7 { [%eval 1.33] [%clk 0:02:47] } 12. Rd1 { [%eval 1.03] [%clk 0:02:41] } 12... O-O { [%eval 0.8] [%clk 0:02:44] } 13. Bf4 { [%eval 0.74] [%clk 0:02:40] } 13... Bxc5 { [%eval 0.69] [%clk 0:02:35] } 14. b4?! { [%eval -0.01] } { Inaccuracy. Ne5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:35] } 14... axb4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:32] } 15. axb4 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:02:35] } 15... Rxa1 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:02:33] } 16. Rxa1 { [%eval 0.01] [%clk 0:02:35] } 16... Bb6 { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:02:16] } 17. e4 { [%eval 0.37] [%clk 0:02:12] } 17... Ng4 { [%eval 0.44] [%clk 0:01:59] } 18. Ra2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:53] } 18... e5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:48] } 19. Bg5 { [%eval -0.06] [%clk 0:01:48] } 19... Ndf6 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:01:43] } 20. b5 { [%eval -0.1] [%clk 0:01:43] } 20... Bd7 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:01:39] } 21. Nd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:39] } 21... Be6 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:01:35] } 22. h3 { [%eval -0.29] [%clk 0:00:55] } 22... Nxf2 { [%eval -0.33] [%clk 0:01:27] } 23. Rxf2 { [%eval -0.4] [%clk 0:00:55] } 23... Bxf2+ { [%eval -0.44] [%clk 0:01:06] } 24. Kxf2 { [%eval -0.3] [%clk 0:00:55] } 24... Nxe4+ { [%eval -0.33] [%clk 0:01:03] } 25. Qxe4 { [%eval -0.45] [%clk 0:00:51] } 25... Qxd5 { [%eval -0.41] [%clk 0:01:03] } 26. Qe2?? { [%eval -6.39] } { Blunder. Qxd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:16] } 26... e4 { [%eval -6.37] [%clk 0:00:53] } 27. Nd2 { [%eval -7.51] [%clk 0:00:12] } 27... Qxg5 { [%eval -7.54] [%clk 0:00:53] } 28. Nxe4 { [%eval -7.42] [%clk 0:00:10] } 28... Qf5+ { [%eval -6.93] [%clk 0:00:50] } 29. Kg1 { [%eval -7.24] [%clk 0:00:10] } 29... Ra8 { [%eval -7.31] [%clk 0:00:42] } 30. Kh2 { [%eval -9.23] [%clk 0:00:08] } 30... Ra2 { [%eval -8.92] [%clk 0:00:38] } 31. Qd3? { [%eval #-2] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Nd6 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:02] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Han, Qixiang - Gomez, Daniel"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/Hy2IehXY"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.8"] [White "Han, Qixiang"] [Black "Gomez, Daniel"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2239"] [WhiteTitle "FM"] [WhiteFideId "496952"] [BlackElo "2085"] [BlackFideId "497126"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "C45"] [Opening "Scotch Game: Mieses Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/Hy2IehXY"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:04] } 1... e5 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:01] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:05] } 2... Nc6 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3. d4 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... exd4 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4. Nxd4 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:03:07] } 4... Nf6 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5. Nxc6 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:08] } 5... bxc6 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:06] } 6. e5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:09] } 6... Qe7 { [%eval -0.01] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7. Qe2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:10] } 7... Nd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:08] } 8. h4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:11] } 8... g6 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:03:00] } 9. c4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:06] } 9... Nb6? { [%eval 1.4] } { Mistake. Ba6 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:00] } 10. Bg5 { [%eval 1.14] [%clk 0:02:57] } 10... Qe6 { [%eval 1.41] [%clk 0:03:01] } 11. Bf6 { [%eval 1.52] [%clk 0:02:55] } 11... Rg8 { [%eval 1.49] [%clk 0:03:02] } 12. Nd2 { [%eval 1.37] [%clk 0:02:53] } 12... Bg7?? { [%eval 4.15] } { Blunder. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:03] } 13. Bxg7?? { [%eval 1.55] } { Blunder. Ne4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:54] } 13... Rxg7 { [%eval 1.67] [%clk 0:03:04] } 14. g3?! { [%eval 0.98] } { Inaccuracy. O-O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:02:48] } 14... d6 { [%eval 0.93] [%clk 0:03:03] } 15. Bg2 { [%eval 0.74] [%clk 0:02:42] } 15... Bb7? { [%eval 2.07] } { Mistake. dxe5 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:05] } 16. O-O { [%eval 1.84] [%clk 0:02:38] } 16... O-O-O { [%eval 2.2] [%clk 0:03:04] } 17. a4?! { [%eval 1.48] } { Inaccuracy. Nb3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:39] } 17... Qxe5 { [%eval 1.74] [%clk 0:02:55] } 18. Qd3 { [%eval 1.65] [%clk 0:02:36] } 18... d5?? { [%eval 3.93] } { Blunder. Nd7 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:51] } 19. c5? { [%eval 2.21] } { Mistake. a5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:33] } 19... Nd7 { [%eval 2.16] [%clk 0:02:47] } 20. b4?! { [%eval 1.41] } { Inaccuracy. Nf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:34] } 20... f5? { [%eval 2.93] } { Mistake. Qf5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:40] } 21. Nb3 { [%eval 3.04] [%clk 0:02:31] } 21... Nf6 { [%eval 3.64] [%clk 0:02:32] } 22. b5 { [%eval 3.67] [%clk 0:02:27] } 22... Ne4 { [%eval 2.87] [%clk 0:02:33] } 23. bxc6?! { [%eval 2.1] } { Inaccuracy. Rac1 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:17] } 23... Bxc6 { [%eval 1.94] [%clk 0:02:33] } 24. Na5 { [%eval 2.16] [%clk 0:02:18] } 24... Kd7?? { [%eval 8.81] } { Blunder. Qf6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:48] } 25. Nxc6 { [%eval 8.98] [%clk 0:02:13] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Zhao, George - Shearsby, Jude"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/rDR3MPWZ"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.9"] [White "Zhao, George"] [Black "Shearsby, Jude"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2125"] [WhiteTitle "CM"] [WhiteFideId "494607"] [BlackElo "2231"] [BlackTitle "FM"] [BlackFideId "462527"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "A91"] [Opening "Dutch Defense: Classical Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/rDR3MPWZ"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... f5 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. c4 { [%eval 0.5] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... Nf6 { [%eval 0.59] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. g3 { [%eval 0.44] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... e6 { [%eval 0.56] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4. Bg2 { [%eval 0.46] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4... Be7 { [%eval 0.5] [%clk 0:03:04] } 5. Nf3 { [%eval 0.53] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5... d5 { [%eval 0.6] [%clk 0:03:05] } 6. O-O { [%eval 0.42] [%clk 0:03:07] } 6... Ne4 { [%eval 0.43] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7. Nc3 { [%eval 0.37] [%clk 0:03:08] } 7... Nc6 { [%eval 0.83] [%clk 0:03:02] } 8. cxd5 { [%eval 0.69] [%clk 0:03:08] } 8... exd5 { [%eval 0.75] [%clk 0:02:58] } 9. Qb3 { [%eval 0.71] [%clk 0:03:07] } 9... Nxc3 { [%eval 0.66] [%clk 0:02:29] } 10. bxc3 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:05] } 10... O-O? { [%eval 1.61] } { Mistake. Na5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:29] } 11. Ne5?! { [%eval 0.65] } { Inaccuracy. Ne1 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:50] } 11... Nxe5 { [%eval 0.7] [%clk 0:02:03] } 12. dxe5 { [%eval 0.79] [%clk 0:02:50] } 12... c6 { [%eval 0.95] [%clk 0:02:04] } 13. c4 { [%eval 0.76] [%clk 0:02:49] } 13... dxc4 { [%eval 0.69] [%clk 0:02:04] } 14. Qxc4+ { [%eval 0.81] [%clk 0:02:49] } 14... Kh8 { [%eval 0.98] [%clk 0:02:05] } 15. Bb2 { [%eval 0.54] [%clk 0:02:46] } 15... Qd2 { [%eval 0.92] [%clk 0:01:52] } 16. Bc3 { [%eval 0.97] [%clk 0:02:40] } 16... Qh6 { [%eval 0.96] [%clk 0:01:51] } 17. Qb3 { [%eval 0.62] [%clk 0:02:30] } 17... Rb8 { [%eval 0.75] [%clk 0:01:43] } 18. Bb4? { [%eval -0.42] } { Mistake. Bd4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:29] } 18... Be6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:41] } 19. Qa3 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:02:30] } 19... Bxb4 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:01:37] } 20. Qxb4 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:02:31] } 20... f4 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:01:31] } 21. Rad1 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:02:19] } 21... Bxa2 { [%eval 0.12] [%clk 0:01:11] } 22. Ra1 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:02:15] } 22... Qe6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:58] } 23. gxf4 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:01:59] } 23... a6?! { [%eval 0.98] } { Inaccuracy. Bc4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:42] } 24. e3 { [%eval 0.66] [%clk 0:01:49] } 24... Bd5?? { [%eval 3.42] } { Blunder. b5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:42] } 25. e4 { [%eval 3.52] [%clk 0:01:49] } 25... Bc4 { [%eval 3.68] [%clk 0:00:43] } 26. Rfc1?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:49] } 26... Bb5 { [%eval -0.03] [%clk 0:00:35] } 27. f5? { [%eval -1.36] } { Mistake. Qd6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:34] } 27... Qxe5 { [%eval -1.4] [%clk 0:00:35] } 28. Ra3 { [%eval -1.9] [%clk 0:01:35] } 28... Rbd8 { [%eval -1.68] [%clk 0:00:29] } 29. Rg3 { [%eval -1.97] [%clk 0:01:34] } 29... Qf4?! { [%eval -1.07] } { Inaccuracy. b6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:21] } 30. Re1 { [%eval -1.24] [%clk 0:01:29] } 30... Rf7 { [%eval -1.03] [%clk 0:00:16] } 31. Qb3 { [%eval -1.26] [%clk 0:01:28] } 31... Rd2? { [%eval 0.0] } { Mistake. Rfd7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:11] } 32. Rf3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:29] } 32... Qc7 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:00:10] } 33. e5 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:01:30] } 33... Rf8 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:00:05] } 34. e6 { [%eval -0.06] [%clk 0:01:22] } 34... c5?? { [%eval 7.58] } { Blunder. Qe7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 35. Qc3?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. e7 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:24] } 35... Rd4 { [%eval -0.03] [%clk 0:00:07] } 36. e7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:24] } 36... Re8 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:08] } 37. Qe3?? { [%eval -2.43] } { Blunder. Rfe3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:21] } 37... Rd7? { [%eval -0.76] } { Mistake. Qd6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:09] } 38. f6 { [%eval -0.75] [%clk 0:01:21] } 38... gxf6 { [%eval -0.71] [%clk 0:00:11] } 39. Qh6 { [%eval -0.82] [%clk 0:01:22] } 39... Rdxe7 { [%eval -0.82] [%clk 0:00:08] } 40. Qxf6+ { [%eval -0.67] [%clk 0:01:21] } 40... Rg7 { [%eval -0.76] [%clk 0:00:08] } 41. Rxe8+ { [%eval -0.8] [%clk 0:01:14] } 41... Bxe8 { [%eval -1.22] [%clk 0:00:10] } 42. Rg3 { [%eval -1.55] [%clk 0:01:15] } 42... Qf7? { [%eval -0.35] } { Mistake. Qe7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 43. Qe5? { [%eval -1.76] } { Mistake. Qc3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:11] } 43... Bc6?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Qe7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 44. Bh3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:00] } 44... Bd7?? { [%eval #13] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Bd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 45. Qb8+?? { [%eval -5.92] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Bxd7 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:00] } 45... Qe8 { [%eval -6.21] [%clk 0:00:05] } 46. Qd6 { [%eval -8.43] [%clk 0:00:53] } 46... Qe2?? { [%eval #2] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Bxh3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 47. Bf1?? { [%eval -1.42] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Qf8+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:55] } 47... Qe1?? { [%eval #2] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Qe7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Verbytski, Oleg - Han, Qixuan"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/dUIiZ7UF"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.10"] [White "Verbytski, Oleg"] [Black "Han, Qixuan"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2190"] [WhiteTitle "NM"] [WhiteFideId "495506"] [BlackElo "1938"] [BlackFideId "496944"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B35"] [Opening "Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/dUIiZ7UF"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... Nc6 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. d4 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... cxd4 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. Nxd4 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:03:07] } 4... g6 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5. Nc3 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5... Bg7 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6. Be3 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6... Nf6 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:03:09] } 7. Bc4 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:09] } 7... O-O { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:10] } 8. Bb3 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:10] } 8... Re8 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:03:11] } 9. f3 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:03:08] } 9... e6 { [%eval 0.37] [%clk 0:03:11] } 10. f4 { [%eval 0.51] [%clk 0:03:10] } 10... d6 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:03:12] } 11. Qf3 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:02:50] } 11... Na5 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:03:06] } 12. O-O { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:02:45] } 12... b6 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:51] } 13. Rad1 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:02:23] } 13... Bb7 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:02:49] } 14. Ndb5 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:02:02] } 14... Bf8 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:02:42] } 15. Bd4 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:01:52] } 15... Nxb3 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:02:40] } 16. axb3 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:01:52] } 16... d5 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:02:07] } 17. exd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:32] } 17... Nxd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:05] } 18. Nxd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:32] } 18... Bxd5 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:02:06] } 19. Qe3?! { [%eval -1.06] } { Inaccuracy. Qg3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:33] } 19... Qe7?? { [%eval 1.92] } { Blunder. Bxg2 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:45] } 20. Qe5 { [%eval 1.77] [%clk 0:01:21] } 20... f6 { [%eval 2.04] [%clk 0:01:46] } 21. Qxf6 { [%eval 2.04] [%clk 0:01:22] } 21... Qxf6 { [%eval 1.78] [%clk 0:01:47] } 22. Bxf6 { [%eval 1.67] [%clk 0:01:22] } 22... Rec8 { [%eval 1.82] [%clk 0:01:31] } 23. c4 { [%eval 1.73] [%clk 0:01:20] } 23... Bc6 { [%eval 1.96] [%clk 0:01:29] } 24. Nd4?! { [%eval 0.8] } { Inaccuracy. Nd6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:21] } 24... Kf7 { [%eval 1.24] [%clk 0:01:26] } 25. Nxc6 { [%eval 0.98] [%clk 0:01:02] } 25... Kxf6 { [%eval 0.83] [%clk 0:01:27] } 26. Ne5 { [%eval 1.06] [%clk 0:01:01] } 26... Bc5+ { [%eval 0.72] [%clk 0:01:27] } 27. Kh1 { [%eval 0.89] [%clk 0:01:02] } 27... Rd8 { [%eval 1.08] [%clk 0:01:18] } 28. g3 { [%eval 1.02] [%clk 0:01:01] } 28... Rac8 { [%eval 1.44] [%clk 0:01:09] } 29. Kg2? { [%eval 0.29] } { Mistake. Rxd8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:02] } 29... Bd6?! { [%eval 1.08] } { Inaccuracy. Bd4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:02] } 30. Ng4+ { [%eval 0.87] [%clk 0:00:59] } 30... Ke7 { [%eval 0.9] [%clk 0:01:02] } 31. Rfe1 { [%eval 0.75] [%clk 0:01:00] } 31... h5 { [%eval 0.95] [%clk 0:00:59] } 32. Nf2 { [%eval 1.0] [%clk 0:00:56] } 32... Bc5 { [%eval 0.95] [%clk 0:00:57] } 33. Ne4 { [%eval 1.15] [%clk 0:00:57] } 33... Bd4?? { [%eval 4.53] } { Blunder. Bb4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:57] } 34. Ng5 { [%eval 4.55] [%clk 0:00:52] } 34... Rc6 { [%eval 4.16] [%clk 0:00:59] } 35. Re2 { [%eval 4.26] [%clk 0:00:51] } 35... Rcd6?! { [%eval 5.88] } { Inaccuracy. b5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:55] } 36. Rde1 { [%eval 5.84] [%clk 0:00:29] } 36... e5 { [%eval 6.28] [%clk 0:00:37] } 37. fxe5 { [%eval 6.18] [%clk 0:00:28] } 37... Rc6 { [%eval 5.93] [%clk 0:00:39] } 38. Rf1 { [%eval 6.67] [%clk 0:00:29] } 38... Rf8 { [%eval 6.6] [%clk 0:00:38] } 39. Rxf8 { [%eval 6.27] [%clk 0:00:22] } 39... Kxf8 { [%eval 6.02] [%clk 0:00:39] } 40. Kf3 { [%eval 5.88] [%clk 0:00:23] } 40... Ke7 { [%eval 6.32] [%clk 0:00:39] } 41. Ke4 { [%eval 6.11] [%clk 0:00:24] } 41... Bg1 { [%eval 6.25] [%clk 0:00:39] } 42. Rd2 { [%eval 6.07] [%clk 0:00:08] } 42... h4 { [%eval 6.79] [%clk 0:00:33] } 43. gxh4 { [%eval 6.7] [%clk 0:00:09] } 43... b5 { [%eval 6.75] [%clk 0:00:33] } 44. Nf3 { [%eval 6.64] [%clk 0:00:07] } 44... Bb6 { [%eval 6.63] [%clk 0:00:33] } 45. Rc2 { [%eval 6.31] [%clk 0:00:06] } 45... b4 { [%eval 7.16] [%clk 0:00:32] } 46. Rg2 { [%eval 7.12] [%clk 0:00:06] } 46... a5 { [%eval 7.53] [%clk 0:00:33] } 47. Nd4 { [%eval 7.35] [%clk 0:00:07] } 47... Bxd4 { [%eval 7.55] [%clk 0:00:28] } 48. Kxd4 { [%eval 7.59] [%clk 0:00:09] } 48... Re6 { [%eval 8.04] [%clk 0:00:25] } 49. Kd5 { [%eval 7.87] [%clk 0:00:10] } 49... Kd7 { [%eval 9.47] [%clk 0:00:26] } 50. c5 { [%eval 9.67] [%clk 0:00:11] } 50... Rc6 { [%eval 15.41] [%clk 0:00:26] } 51. h5 { [%eval 15.05] [%clk 0:00:13] } 51... Rc8 { [%eval 21.67] [%clk 0:00:17] } 52. Rxg6 { [%eval 18.74] [%clk 0:00:13] } 52... a4 { [%eval 22.61] [%clk 0:00:17] } 53. bxa4 { [%eval 13.07] [%clk 0:00:14] } 53... b3?! { [%eval #9] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Rf8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:18] } 54. Rg7+ { [%eval #8] [%clk 0:00:14] } 54... Kd8 { [%eval #7] [%clk 0:00:19] } 55. Ke4 { [%eval #17] [%clk 0:00:16] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Keerthi Kumar, Advait - Boswell, Jacob Connor"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/dAFU3Mrn"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.11"] [White "Keerthi Kumar, Advait"] [Black "Boswell, Jacob Connor"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "2037"] [WhiteFideId "498033"] [BlackElo "2171"] [BlackFideId "427110"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B57"] [Opening "Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/dAFU3Mrn"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:04] } 1... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:05] } 2... d6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. d4 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:06] } 3... cxd4 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4. Nxd4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:07] } 4... Nf6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5. Nc3 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:08] } 5... Nc6 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6. Bc4 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:03:05] } 6... Qb6 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:02] } 7. Nb3 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:02:56] } 7... a6 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:03:02] } 8. Be3 { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:02:57] } 8... Qc7 { [%eval 0.42] [%clk 0:03:03] } 9. f3 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:02:57] } 9... Ne5 { [%eval 0.4] [%clk 0:02:57] } 10. Be2 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:02:54] } 10... Nc4 { [%eval 0.86] [%clk 0:02:57] } 11. Bxc4 { [%eval 0.85] [%clk 0:02:52] } 11... Qxc4 { [%eval 0.73] [%clk 0:02:59] } 12. Qd3 { [%eval 0.44] [%clk 0:02:49] } 12... Be6? { [%eval 1.58] } { Mistake. Qxd3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:53] } 13. Nd4? { [%eval 0.12] } { Mistake. Qxc4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:41] } 13... Qxd3 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:02:48] } 14. cxd3 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:02:42] } 14... Bd7 { [%eval 0.44] [%clk 0:02:49] } 15. Nde2 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:02:33] } 15... e6 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:02:44] } 16. d4 { [%eval -0.01] [%clk 0:02:33] } 16... Rc8 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:02:44] } 17. Kf2 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:02:32] } 17... Bc6 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:02:32] } 18. Rac1 { [%eval -0.01] [%clk 0:02:30] } 18... Kd7 { [%eval 0.39] [%clk 0:02:30] } 19. Rhd1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:27] } 19... d5 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:02:31] } 20. e5 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:02:15] } 20... Ne8 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:02:33] } 21. f4 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:02:10] } 21... Be7 { [%eval -0.02] [%clk 0:02:31] } 22. g4 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:02:11] } 22... h5 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:02:32] } 23. g5 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:02:09] } 23... f6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:30] } 24. h4 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:02:05] } 24... Rf8 { [%eval -0.16] [%clk 0:02:28] } 25. Kg2 { [%eval -0.11] [%clk 0:02:01] } 25... Bd8 { [%eval 0.12] [%clk 0:02:20] } 26. Ng3 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:02:01] } 26... Rh8 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:02:22] } 27. Rf1 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:01:58] } 27... b5? { [%eval 1.09] } { Mistake. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:14] } 28. a3?! { [%eval 0.04] } { Inaccuracy. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:43] } 28... b4 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:02:16] } 29. axb4 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:01:44] } 29... Rb8?? { [%eval 2.08] } { Blunder. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:16] } 30. Na2?? { [%eval 0.28] } { Blunder. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:35] } 30... Bb5 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:09] } 31. Rf2 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:01:31] } 31... Bc4 { [%eval 0.65] [%clk 0:02:11] } 32. Nc3 { [%eval 0.44] [%clk 0:01:25] } 32... Rxb4 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:02:11] } 33. f5 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:01:21] } 33... fxg5? { [%eval 2.07] } { Mistake. exf5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:46] } 34. Bxg5 { [%eval 2.02] [%clk 0:01:09] } 34... Bxg5 { [%eval 1.82] [%clk 0:01:40] } 35. hxg5?! { [%eval 0.96] } { Inaccuracy. fxe6+ was best. } { [%clk 0:01:10] } 35... h4? { [%eval 2.44] } { Mistake. exf5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:42] } 36. Nge2?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. fxe6+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:52] } 36... exf5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:43] } 37. Rxf5 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:00:53] } 37... Rxb2 { [%eval -0.04] [%clk 0:01:43] } 38. Rf2 { [%eval -0.52] [%clk 0:00:49] } 38... h3+ { [%eval -0.72] [%clk 0:01:33] } 39. Kg3?? { [%eval -2.94] } { Blunder. Kh1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:47] } 39... Nc7 { [%eval -2.49] [%clk 0:01:32] } 40. Nf4? { [%eval -4.51] } { Mistake. Rf7+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:31] } 40... Rxf2 { [%eval -4.33] [%clk 0:01:31] } 41. Kxf2 { [%eval -4.24] [%clk 0:00:32] } 41... h2 { [%eval -3.83] [%clk 0:01:05] } 42. Kg2?! { [%eval -4.9] } { Inaccuracy. Rh1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:32] } 42... Rh4 { [%eval -4.79] [%clk 0:01:04] } 43. Nh3 { [%eval -5.05] [%clk 0:00:21] } 43... Rxd4 { [%eval -5.02] [%clk 0:01:00] } 44. Kxh2 { [%eval -4.91] [%clk 0:00:22] } 44... Rd2+ { [%eval -4.82] [%clk 0:00:58] } 45. Kg3 { [%eval -4.57] [%clk 0:00:22] } 45... Nb5?? { [%eval -1.75] } { Blunder. Rd3+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:51] } 46. Na4?? { [%eval -3.9] } { Blunder. Nf4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:16] } 46... Nd4?? { [%eval -0.05] } { Blunder. Kc6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:47] } 47. Nf4?? { [%eval -2.1] } { Blunder. Nb6+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:11] } 47... Ne2+?? { [%eval -0.06] } { Blunder. Kc6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:38] } 48. Nxe2 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:00:11] } 48... Rxe2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:40] } 49. Kf4?? { [%eval -3.46] } { Blunder. Nb6+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 49... g6 { [%eval -3.05] [%clk 0:00:40] } 50. Nb6+?! { [%eval -4.51] } { Inaccuracy. Nc5+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:09] } 50... Ke6 { [%eval -4.51] [%clk 0:00:39] } 51. Nxc4 { [%eval -4.4] [%clk 0:00:10] } 51... Re4+ { [%eval -4.33] [%clk 0:00:40] } 52. Kf3 { [%eval -4.3] [%clk 0:00:10] } 52... Rxc4 { [%eval -4.08] [%clk 0:00:41] } 53. Ra1 { [%eval -4.09] [%clk 0:00:11] } 53... Rc3+ { [%eval -5.02] [%clk 0:00:41] } 54. Kf4 { [%eval -4.8] [%clk 0:00:12] } 54... Rc4+ { [%eval -4.75] [%clk 0:00:38] } 55. Kf3 { [%eval -4.67] [%clk 0:00:13] } 55... Rc6 { [%eval -4.21] [%clk 0:00:39] } 56. Kf4 { [%eval -4.55] [%clk 0:00:12] } 56... Rb6 { [%eval -4.54] [%clk 0:00:39] } 57. Ra4 { [%eval -4.4] [%clk 0:00:11] } 57... Rc6 { [%eval -4.31] [%clk 0:00:38] } 58. Ra1 { [%eval -4.17] [%clk 0:00:08] } 58... Rc4+?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. a5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:37] } 59. Ke3?? { [%eval -4.65] } { Blunder. Kf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 59... Kxe5 { [%eval -4.6] [%clk 0:00:38] } 60. Rxa6 { [%eval -4.45] [%clk 0:00:07] } 60... Kf5 { [%eval -4.42] [%clk 0:00:37] } 61. Rd6 { [%eval -4.46] [%clk 0:00:08] } 61... Rc5 { [%eval -4.45] [%clk 0:00:37] } 62. Kd4 { [%eval -4.39] [%clk 0:00:08] } 62... Ra5 { [%eval -4.39] [%clk 0:00:38] } 63. Rf6+ { [%eval -4.37] [%clk 0:00:05] } 63... Kxg5 { [%eval -5.34] [%clk 0:00:39] } 64. Rf1 { [%eval -4.94] [%clk 0:00:05] } 64... Rb5 { [%eval -4.7] [%clk 0:00:29] } 65. Rg1+ { [%eval -4.53] [%clk 0:00:06] } 65... Kf5 { [%eval -4.55] [%clk 0:00:30] } 66. Rf1+ { [%eval -5.36] [%clk 0:00:08] } 66... Ke6 { [%eval -5.2] [%clk 0:00:32] } 67. Rg1 { [%eval -5.52] [%clk 0:00:09] } 67... Kf6 { [%eval -4.61] [%clk 0:00:32] } 68. Rf1+ { [%eval -4.61] [%clk 0:00:10] } 68... Kg7 { [%eval -5.18] [%clk 0:00:31] } 69. Rg1 { [%eval -5.06] [%clk 0:00:11] } 69... Ra5 { [%eval -4.85] [%clk 0:00:32] } 70. Rg5 { [%eval -5.43] [%clk 0:00:12] } 70... Ra4+ { [%eval -4.44] [%clk 0:00:33] } 71. Ke5 { [%eval -5.57] [%clk 0:00:09] } 71... d4 { [%eval -5.09] [%clk 0:00:33] } 72. Rg4 { [%eval -5.32] [%clk 0:00:09] } 72... Ra5+ { [%eval -4.87] [%clk 0:00:34] } 73. Ke4 { [%eval -4.82] [%clk 0:00:11] } 73... Ra3 { [%eval -3.9] [%clk 0:00:32] } 74. Rg5 { [%eval -3.69] [%clk 0:00:09] } 74... d3?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Kh6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:32] } 75. Rd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:11] } 75... Kh6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:27] } 76. Ke3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:05] } 76... g5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:28] } 77. Rd8 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:05] } 77... Kh5 { [%eval -0.19] [%clk 0:00:23] } 78. Rd4?? { [%eval -6.34] } { Blunder. Kf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 78... g4 { [%eval -6.27] [%clk 0:00:23] } 79. Kf2 { [%eval -5.14] [%clk 0:00:04] } 79... Ra2+?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Kh4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:22] } 80. Kg3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:04] } 80... d2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:23] } 81. Rd5+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:05] } 81... Kg6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:24] } 82. Kxg4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:07] } 82... Kf7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:13] } 83. Kf3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:07] } 83... Ke6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:14] } 84. Rd3?? { [%eval #-22] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Rd8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 84... Ra3 { [%eval #-21] [%clk 0:00:13] } 85. Rxa3 { [%eval #-22] [%clk 0:00:05] } 85... d1=Q+ { [%eval #-21] [%clk 0:00:14] } 86. Kf2 { [%eval #-21] [%clk 0:00:05] } 86... Qc2+?? { [%eval -6.54] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Kf5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:59] } 87. Kf3?? { [%eval #-22] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Kg3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 87... Qc6+?! { [%eval -91.65] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Qd1+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:55] } 88. Ke2 { [%eval -91.65] [%clk 0:00:00] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Khoury, Theo - Patel, Zain"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/VZLbcuWc"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.12"] [White "Khoury, Theo"] [Black "Patel, Zain"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2170"] [WhiteTitle "FM"] [WhiteFideId "480703"] [BlackElo "2124"] [BlackFideId "469246"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "C45"] [Opening "Scotch Game: Mieses Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/VZLbcuWc"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:04] } 1... e5 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:02] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... Nc6 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3. d4 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... exd4 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4. Nxd4 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4... Nf6 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:03:04] } 5. Nxc6 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5... bxc6 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:05] } 6. e5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:07] } 6... Qe7 { [%eval -0.01] [%clk 0:03:06] } 7. Qe2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:08] } 7... Nd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:05] } 8. h4 { [%eval -0.01] [%clk 0:03:09] } 8... f6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:01] } 9. c4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:10] } 9... Ba6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:58] } 10. Rh3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:11] } 10... fxe5 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:02:52] } 11. Bg5 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:12] } 11... Nf6 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:02:53] } 12. Re3 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:03:11] } 12... d6?! { [%eval 0.98] } { Inaccuracy. O-O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:02:40] } 13. Ra3?? { [%eval -0.76] } { Blunder. Qf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:02] } 13... Bc8 { [%eval -0.78] [%clk 0:02:35] } 14. Nc3 { [%eval -1.02] [%clk 0:02:41] } 14... Be6?? { [%eval 0.69] } { Blunder. h6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:16] } 15. Qe3?? { [%eval -1.05] } { Blunder. Ra6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:35] } 15... Qd7? { [%eval 0.05] } { Mistake. a5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:03] } 16. Rxa7 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:02:32] } 16... Rxa7 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:02:04] } 17. Qxa7 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:02:32] } 17... Be7 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:02:05] } 18. Bd3 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:02:22] } 18... O-O { [%eval -0.23] [%clk 0:02:02] } 19. Bxf6?! { [%eval -0.93] } { Inaccuracy. O-O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:02:14] } 19... Bxf6 { [%eval -0.38] [%clk 0:02:02] } 20. g3? { [%eval -1.72] } { Mistake. O-O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:02:15] } 20... d5?! { [%eval -0.91] } { Inaccuracy. Qf7 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:02] } 21. O-O-O { [%eval -0.88] [%clk 0:02:05] } 21... e4?! { [%eval 0.12] } { Inaccuracy. Qf7 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:57] } 22. Bxe4 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:02:01] } 22... Bxc3 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:01:58] } 23. bxc3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:00] } 23... Qf7 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:01:47] } 24. Bc2 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:01:57] } 24... Qxf2 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:01:44] } 25. Qxf2 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:01:57] } 25... Rxf2 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:01:45] } 26. a4 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:01:52] } 26... dxc4 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:01:38] } 27. a5 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:01:52] } 27... Bf5?! { [%eval 0.98] } { Inaccuracy. Bd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:11] } 28. Rd2 { [%eval 0.94] [%clk 0:01:31] } 28... Rf1+ { [%eval 1.19] [%clk 0:01:08] } 29. Kb2? { [%eval 0.0] } { Mistake. Bd1 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:32] } 29... Bxc2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:07] } 30. Kxc2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:23] } 30... Ra1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:03] } 31. Rd8+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:24] } 31... Kf7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:05] } 32. Ra8 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:25] } 32... Ra2+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:04] } 33. Kb1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:25] } 33... Ra4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:59] } 34. a6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:25] } 34... h6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:42] } 35. Kb2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:24] } 35... Kg6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:41] } 36. a7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:18] } 36... Kh5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:36] } 37. Rg8 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:01] } 37... Rxa7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:36] } 38. Rxg7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:01] } 38... Rb7+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:30] } 39. Kc2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:02] } 39... Ra7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:31] } 40. Kd2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:00] } 40... Ra2+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:32] } 41. Ke3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:01] } 41... c5?? { [%eval 4.52] } { Blunder. Ra3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:29] } 42. Rxc7 { [%eval 4.58] [%clk 0:00:45] } 42... Kg4 { [%eval 4.61] [%clk 0:00:30] } 43. Rxc5 { [%eval 4.19] [%clk 0:00:40] } 43... Kxg3 { [%eval 3.74] [%clk 0:00:25] } 44. Rxc4 { [%eval 2.68] [%clk 0:00:41] } 44... h5?? { [%eval 5.68] } { Blunder. Ra3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:15] } 45. Re4 { [%eval 5.27] [%clk 0:00:40] } 45... Ra1 { [%eval 5.0] [%clk 0:00:12] } 46. c4 { [%eval 4.59] [%clk 0:00:39] } 46... Re1+?! { [%eval 6.85] } { Inaccuracy. Ra5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:13] } 47. Kd4 { [%eval 6.82] [%clk 0:00:40] } 47... Rd1+ { [%eval 6.75] [%clk 0:00:08] } 48. Ke5 { [%eval 6.69] [%clk 0:00:41] } 48... Rc1 { [%eval 8.56] [%clk 0:00:08] } 49. Kd5 { [%eval 8.56] [%clk 0:00:42] } 49... Rd1+ { [%eval 8.6] [%clk 0:00:09] } 50. Rd4 { [%eval 7.44] [%clk 0:00:43] } 50... Rf1 { [%eval 7.22] [%clk 0:00:05] } 51. c5 { [%eval 10.3] [%clk 0:00:43] } 51... Rf5+ { [%eval 10.26] [%clk 0:00:06] } 52. Kd6 { [%eval 10.18] [%clk 0:00:44] } 52... Rf6+ { [%eval 9.91] [%clk 0:00:07] } 53. Ke5 { [%eval 9.09] [%clk 0:00:45] } 53... Ra6 { [%eval 9.55] [%clk 0:00:07] } 54. Kd5 { [%eval 9.32] [%clk 0:00:44] } 54... Ra5 { [%eval 9.14] [%clk 0:00:08] } 55. Kd6 { [%eval 9.05] [%clk 0:00:45] } 55... Ra8 { [%eval 9.08] [%clk 0:00:06] } 56. c6 { [%eval 10.05] [%clk 0:00:45] } 56... Rd8+ { [%eval 10.11] [%clk 0:00:08] } 57. Kc5 { [%eval 9.95] [%clk 0:00:46] } 57... Rf8 { [%eval 10.01] [%clk 0:00:07] } 58. c7 { [%eval 9.67] [%clk 0:00:45] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Salman, Haytham - Jones, Victor G L"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/erpTlRY1"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.13"] [White "Salman, Haytham"] [Black "Jones, Victor G L"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "1894"] [WhiteFideId "343456600"] [BlackElo "2175"] [BlackFideId "470546"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B52"] [Opening "Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/erpTlRY1"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... d6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. Bb5+ { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... Bd7 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4. Bxd7+ { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... Qxd7 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:04] } 5. c4 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5... e5 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:02:56] } 6. Nc3 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:04] } 6... g6 { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:02:56] } 7. d3 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:02] } 7... Bg7 { [%eval 0.39] [%clk 0:02:57] } 8. h3 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:00] } 8... Nc6 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:02:57] } 9. Be3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:00] } 9... Nge7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:56] } 10. a3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:01] } 10... h6 { [%eval 0.26] [%clk 0:02:54] } 11. Rb1 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:02:52] } 11... O-O { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:02:34] } 12. b4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:46] } 12... Nd4 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:02:28] } 13. Bxd4?! { [%eval -0.49] } { Inaccuracy. bxc5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:40] } 13... cxd4 { [%eval -0.46] [%clk 0:02:26] } 14. Nd5 { [%eval -0.62] [%clk 0:02:35] } 14... Nxd5 { [%eval -0.65] [%clk 0:02:23] } 15. cxd5?! { [%eval -1.28] } { Inaccuracy. exd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:23] } 15... f5?! { [%eval -0.46] } { Inaccuracy. Rfc8 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:23] } 16. Nd2 { [%eval -0.83] [%clk 0:02:19] } 16... Rf7?! { [%eval 0.01] } { Inaccuracy. Rac8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:17] } 17. f3? { [%eval -1.47] } { Mistake. O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:01:48] } 17... Qe7? { [%eval -0.23] } { Mistake. h5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:09] } 18. O-O { [%eval -0.51] [%clk 0:01:34] } 18... h5?! { [%eval 0.18] } { Inaccuracy. Rc8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:09] } 19. Rc1?? { [%eval -1.98] } { Blunder. exf5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:19] } 19... Bh6 { [%eval -1.98] [%clk 0:01:11] } 20. Rc2 { [%eval -2.56] [%clk 0:01:11] } 20... Be3+ { [%eval -2.51] [%clk 0:01:11] } 21. Kh1 { [%eval -2.44] [%clk 0:01:11] } 21... Qg5?! { [%eval -1.5] } { Inaccuracy. f4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:12] } 22. Nc4?! { [%eval -2.11] } { Inaccuracy. a4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:59] } 22... Bf4 { [%eval -2.14] [%clk 0:01:02] } 23. Qe1 { [%eval -1.98] [%clk 0:00:54] } 23... Bg3 { [%eval -1.63] [%clk 0:01:01] } 24. Qe2 { [%eval -1.68] [%clk 0:00:50] } 24... Rd8 { [%eval -1.26] [%clk 0:01:00] } 25. b5 { [%eval -1.46] [%clk 0:00:44] } 25... Qh4?! { [%eval -0.78] } { Inaccuracy. Bf4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:45] } 26. Rcc1?? { [%eval -3.27] } { Blunder. Rfc1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:41] } 26... g5 { [%eval -2.95] [%clk 0:00:29] } 27. exf5 { [%eval -2.93] [%clk 0:00:35] } 27... Rxf5?? { [%eval 0.12] } { Blunder. Bf4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:30] } 28. Nd2 { [%eval -0.25] [%clk 0:00:35] } 28... Bf4 { [%eval -0.26] [%clk 0:00:20] } 29. Ne4?? { [%eval -2.29] } { Blunder. Qf2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:11] } 29... Bxc1 { [%eval -2.19] [%clk 0:00:18] } 30. Rxc1 { [%eval -2.22] [%clk 0:00:12] } 30... g4 { [%eval -2.02] [%clk 0:00:16] } 31. fxg4 { [%eval -1.51] [%clk 0:00:10] } 31... hxg4 { [%eval -2.36] [%clk 0:00:17] } 32. Qxg4+ { [%eval -2.13] [%clk 0:00:09] } 32... Qxg4 { [%eval -1.95] [%clk 0:00:17] } 33. hxg4 { [%eval -1.99] [%clk 0:00:09] } 33... Rf4 { [%eval -1.72] [%clk 0:00:18] } 34. g5? { [%eval -3.56] } { Mistake. Kh2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:10] } 34... Kg7? { [%eval -1.7] } { Mistake. Rxe4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:19] } 35. Rc7+?? { [%eval -4.76] } { Blunder. g3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:10] } 35... Kg6 { [%eval -3.96] [%clk 0:00:16] } 36. Rxb7? { [%eval -8.37] } { Mistake. Nd2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:11] } 36... Kf5?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Rxe4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 37. g3?? { [%eval -7.99] } { Blunder. Rf7+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 37... Rf1+?? { [%eval 1.56] } { Blunder. Rxe4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 38. Kg2 { [%eval 1.53] [%clk 0:03:02] } 38... Rb1 { [%eval 1.28] [%clk 0:00:00] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Finn, Peter - Borland, Scott"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/EBTxHbgj"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.14"] [White "Finn, Peter"] [Black "Borland, Scott"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2047"] [WhiteTitle "CM"] [WhiteFideId "432156"] [BlackElo "1873"] [BlackFideId "437875"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B19"] [Opening "Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Seirawan Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/EBTxHbgj"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:02] } 1... c6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. d4 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... d5 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. Nc3 { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3... dxe4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4. Nxe4 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... Bf5 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5. Ng3 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5... Bg6 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:06] } 6. h4 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:03:05] } 6... h6 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7. Nf3 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:06] } 7... Nd7 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:08] } 8. h5 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:07] } 8... Bh7 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:03:08] } 9. Bd3 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:03:08] } 9... Bxd3 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:09] } 10. Qxd3 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:03:08] } 10... Ngf6 { [%eval 0.45] [%clk 0:03:09] } 11. Bd2 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:06] } 11... e6 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:03:10] } 12. O-O-O { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:04] } 12... Bd6 { [%eval 0.46] [%clk 0:03:06] } 13. Ne4 { [%eval 0.45] [%clk 0:03:02] } 13... Nxe4 { [%eval 0.62] [%clk 0:03:06] } 14. Qxe4 { [%eval 0.56] [%clk 0:03:03] } 14... Nf6 { [%eval 0.45] [%clk 0:03:02] } 15. Qe2 { [%eval 0.53] [%clk 0:03:03] } 15... O-O?! { [%eval 1.66] } { Inaccuracy. Bc7 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:58] } 16. Ne5?! { [%eval 0.62] } { Inaccuracy. g4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:50] } 16... Qc7 { [%eval 0.58] [%clk 0:02:41] } 17. g4?! { [%eval 0.0] } { Inaccuracy. Nd3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:46] } 17... c5 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:02:35] } 18. g5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:40] } 18... hxg5?? { [%eval 3.41] } { Blunder. cxd4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:36] } 19. Bxg5 { [%eval 2.69] [%clk 0:02:41] } 19... Nh7 { [%eval 2.6] [%clk 0:02:22] } 20. Rdg1?? { [%eval 0.55] } { Blunder. h6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:31] } 20... cxd4 { [%eval 1.09] [%clk 0:02:20] } 21. Nd3? { [%eval -0.18] } { Mistake. f4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:51] } 21... Nxg5 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:02:19] } 22. Rxg5 { [%eval -0.19] [%clk 0:01:49] } 22... Bf4+ { [%eval -0.13] [%clk 0:01:59] } 23. Nxf4 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:01:49] } 23... Qxf4+ { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:01:59] } 24. Qd2 { [%eval -0.03] [%clk 0:01:50] } 24... Qxd2+ { [%eval -0.06] [%clk 0:01:59] } 25. Kxd2 { [%eval -0.08] [%clk 0:01:51] } 25... Kh7 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:01:40] } 26. Rhg1 { [%eval -0.16] [%clk 0:01:31] } 26... Rg8 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:01:40] } 27. R1g4 { [%eval -0.13] [%clk 0:01:26] } 27... Rad8 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:01:41] } 28. Kd3 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:01:25] } 28... Kh6 { [%eval -0.16] [%clk 0:01:02] } 29. Rb5 { [%eval -0.43] [%clk 0:01:21] } 29... b6 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:01:02] } 30. Rxd4?? { [%eval -3.1] } { Blunder. Rbg5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:16] } 30... Rxd4+ { [%eval -2.86] [%clk 0:01:03] } 31. Kxd4 { [%eval -2.75] [%clk 0:01:17] } 31... Rd8+ { [%eval -2.78] [%clk 0:01:04] } 32. Ke3 { [%eval -2.33] [%clk 0:00:54] } 32... Rd5?? { [%eval 5.75] } { Blunder. Rc8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:01] } 33. Rxd5 { [%eval 5.58] [%clk 0:00:45] } 33... exd5 { [%eval 5.54] [%clk 0:01:02] } 34. Kd4 { [%eval 5.5] [%clk 0:00:46] } 34... Kxh5 { [%eval 5.38] [%clk 0:01:02] } 35. Kxd5 { [%eval 5.3] [%clk 0:00:46] } 35... Kg4?! { [%eval 8.22] } { Inaccuracy. g5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:03] } 36. b4?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. c4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:39] } 36... f5?? { [%eval 10.14] } { Blunder. b5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:00] } 37. c4 { [%eval 10.25] [%clk 0:00:40] } 37... Kf3 { [%eval 10.25] [%clk 0:00:43] } 38. c5 { [%eval 9.67] [%clk 0:00:41] } 38... f4? { [%eval #16] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. bxc5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:40] } 39. c6 { [%eval #21] [%clk 0:00:42] } 39... Kxf2 { [%eval #11] [%clk 0:00:41] } 40. c7 { [%eval #10] [%clk 0:00:43] } 40... f3 { [%eval #10] [%clk 0:00:41] } 41. c8=Q { [%eval #9] [%clk 0:00:43] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Honey, Luke Anthony - Horwood, Torrey"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/kQja5q6o"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.15"] [White "Honey, Luke Anthony"] [Black "Horwood, Torrey"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2039"] [WhiteFideId "343403425"] [BlackElo "1823"] [BlackFideId "343405193"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B15"] [Opening "Caro-Kann Defense: Tartakower Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/kQja5q6o"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:02] } 1... c6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. d4 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... d5 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. Nd2 { [%eval 0.09] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3... dxe4 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4. Nxe4 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4... Nf6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5. Nxf6+ { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5... exf6 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:06] } 6. c3 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:05] } 6... Bd6 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:03:06] } 7. Bd3 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7... O-O { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:07] } 8. Ne2 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:08] } 8... Re8 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:07] } 9. O-O { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:03:08] } 9... Nd7 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:07] } 10. Ng3 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:08] } 10... Nf8 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:03:07] } 11. f4 { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:03:09] } 11... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:00] } 12. d5 { [%eval 0.36] [%clk 0:03:10] } 12... Ng6?! { [%eval 1.1] } { Inaccuracy. g6 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:00] } 13. c4 { [%eval 1.06] [%clk 0:02:44] } 13... Bd7 { [%eval 1.51] [%clk 0:02:53] } 14. Qh5? { [%eval 0.17] } { Mistake. a4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:44] } 14... Qc8?! { [%eval 1.1] } { Inaccuracy. b5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:49] } 15. Nf5 { [%eval 1.11] [%clk 0:02:10] } 15... Bxf5 { [%eval 1.05] [%clk 0:02:27] } 16. Bxf5 { [%eval 1.06] [%clk 0:02:10] } 16... Qc7 { [%eval 0.94] [%clk 0:02:18] } 17. Bd2 { [%eval 0.5] [%clk 0:02:06] } 17... Re7?! { [%eval 1.06] } { Inaccuracy. b5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:09] } 18. Rf3 { [%eval 0.86] [%clk 0:02:05] } 18... Nf8?? { [%eval 8.52] } { Blunder. b5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:57] } 19. Bxh7+ { [%eval 8.31] [%clk 0:01:54] } 19... Nxh7 { [%eval 8.48] [%clk 0:01:52] } 20. Rh3 { [%eval 8.29] [%clk 0:01:56] } 20... Ree8 { [%eval 8.34] [%clk 0:00:58] } 21. Qxh7+ { [%eval 8.43] [%clk 0:01:56] } 21... Kf8 { [%eval 8.53] [%clk 0:01:00] } 22. Qh8+ { [%eval 8.51] [%clk 0:01:48] } 22... Ke7 { [%eval 8.27] [%clk 0:01:01] } 23. Re3+ { [%eval 8.37] [%clk 0:01:49] } 23... Kd7 { [%eval 8.46] [%clk 0:01:01] } 24. Qh3+ { [%eval 8.49] [%clk 0:01:50] } 24... Kd8 { [%eval 9.49] [%clk 0:00:46] } 25. Rxe8+ { [%eval 9.31] [%clk 0:01:45] } 25... Kxe8 { [%eval 9.15] [%clk 0:00:47] } 26. Re1+ { [%eval 8.91] [%clk 0:01:43] } 26... Kd8 { [%eval 8.75] [%clk 0:00:22] } 27. Qh8+ { [%eval 8.93] [%clk 0:01:42] } 27... Kd7 { [%eval 8.54] [%clk 0:00:23] } 28. Qxa8 { [%eval 8.12] [%clk 0:01:40] } 28... Bxf4? { [%eval #2] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Qb8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:18] } 29. Qe8+ { [%eval #1] [%clk 0:01:40] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Hill, Callum - Rughani, Mahin"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/AxNSYWY1"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.16"] [White "Hill, Callum"] [Black "Rughani, Mahin"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1829"] [WhiteFideId "343403913"] [BlackElo "2021"] [BlackFideId "343417060"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B13"] [Opening "Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/AxNSYWY1"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... c6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. d4 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... d5 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. exd5 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... cxd5 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. Bf4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:52] } 4... Nc6 { [%eval 0.01] [%clk 0:03:04] } 5. Nc3 { [%eval -0.1] [%clk 0:02:54] } 5... Bf5 { [%eval -0.1] [%clk 0:02:45] } 6. Nf3 { [%eval -0.18] [%clk 0:02:55] } 6... Nf6 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:02:34] } 7. Ne5 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:02:56] } 7... Bd7 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:01:55] } 8. Be2 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:02:47] } 8... e6 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:01:50] } 9. Qd2 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:02:48] } 9... Bb4 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:01:36] } 10. a3 { [%eval -0.07] [%clk 0:02:43] } 10... Ne4 { [%eval -0.03] [%clk 0:01:06] } 11. Qe3 { [%eval -0.23] [%clk 0:02:21] } 11... Ba5 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:01:04] } 12. O-O { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:02:09] } 12... Nxc3 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:00:48] } 13. bxc3 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:02:10] } 13... O-O { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:00:44] } 14. Bd3 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:01:56] } 14... Ne7 { [%eval 0.62] [%clk 0:00:33] } 15. Qh3 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:01:51] } 15... Ng6 { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:00:31] } 16. Nxg6 { [%eval -0.2] [%clk 0:01:29] } 16... hxg6 { [%eval -0.13] [%clk 0:00:14] } 17. Be5 { [%eval -0.16] [%clk 0:01:29] } 17... a6 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:00:12] } 18. Qg3 { [%eval -0.06] [%clk 0:01:24] } 18... Bb5 { [%eval -0.07] [%clk 0:00:10] } 19. h4 { [%eval -0.55] [%clk 0:01:05] } 19... Bxd3 { [%eval -0.33] [%clk 0:00:10] } 20. cxd3 { [%eval -0.38] [%clk 0:01:06] } 20... Qe8?! { [%eval 0.38] } { Inaccuracy. Rc8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 21. Bd6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:05] } 21... Bxc3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:07] } 22. Rac1 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:01:06] } 22... Bxd4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:07] } 23. h5 { [%eval -0.48] [%clk 0:01:02] } 23... gxh5 { [%eval -0.6] [%clk 0:00:07] } 24. Rc7 { [%eval -0.55] [%clk 0:00:56] } 24... Qb5 { [%eval -0.77] [%clk 0:00:05] } 25. Bxf8?! { [%eval -1.63] } { Inaccuracy. Rfc1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:53] } 25... Rxf8 { [%eval -1.34] [%clk 0:00:06] } 26. Qh3?! { [%eval -2.53] } { Inaccuracy. Rfc1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:50] } 26... g6 { [%eval -2.74] [%clk 0:00:08] } 27. Re1?? { [%eval -7.23] } { Blunder. a4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:45] } 27... Bxf2+ { [%eval -7.41] [%clk 0:00:08] } 28. Kxf2 { [%eval -7.34] [%clk 0:00:42] } 28... Qb6+ { [%eval -7.15] [%clk 0:00:10] } 29. Re3 { [%eval -7.33] [%clk 0:00:33] } 29... Qxc7 { [%eval -7.2] [%clk 0:00:10] } 30. g4 { [%eval -8.35] [%clk 0:00:31] } 30... Qf4+ { [%eval -8.25] [%clk 0:00:11] } 31. Ke2 { [%eval -9.37] [%clk 0:00:27] } 31... Qxg4+ { [%eval -9.03] [%clk 0:00:12] } 32. Qxg4 { [%eval -8.85] [%clk 0:00:27] } 32... hxg4 { [%eval -8.41] [%clk 0:00:13] } 33. Kf2 { [%eval -8.22] [%clk 0:00:29] } 33... Kg7 { [%eval -7.96] [%clk 0:00:14] } 34. Kg3 { [%eval -7.77] [%clk 0:00:30] } 34... Rc8 { [%eval -7.57] [%clk 0:00:11] } 35. Kxg4 { [%eval -7.7] [%clk 0:00:31] } 35... Rc3 { [%eval -7.59] [%clk 0:00:12] } 36. Kg5 { [%eval -7.63] [%clk 0:00:30] } 36... Rxa3 { [%eval -7.05] [%clk 0:00:13] } 37. d4? { [%eval #-11] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Kf4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:28] } 37... Rxe3 { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:12] } 38. Kf4 { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:27] } 38... Re4+ { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:13] } 39. Kg5 { [%eval #-1] [%clk 0:00:28] } 39... f6# { [%eval #0] [%clk 0:00:14] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Brocklehurst, Andrew - Willson, Ollie"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/xNxLeqlW"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.17"] [White "Brocklehurst, Andrew"] [Black "Willson, Ollie"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1881"] [WhiteFideId "424765"] [BlackElo "2013"] [BlackTitle "CM"] [BlackFideId "424714"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B44"] [Opening "Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/xNxLeqlW"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... e6 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. d4 { [%eval 0.4] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3... cxd4 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. Nxd4 { [%eval 0.4] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4... Nc6 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5. Nxc6 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:03:04] } 5... bxc6 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6. Be2 { [%eval -0.26] [%clk 0:03:04] } 6... Nf6 { [%eval -0.16] [%clk 0:03:08] } 7. Nc3 { [%eval -0.35] [%clk 0:02:54] } 7... d5 { [%eval -0.21] [%clk 0:03:08] } 8. exd5 { [%eval -0.3] [%clk 0:02:53] } 8... cxd5 { [%eval -0.26] [%clk 0:03:07] } 9. O-O { [%eval -0.34] [%clk 0:02:48] } 9... Bd6 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:03:04] } 10. Bg5 { [%eval -0.4] [%clk 0:02:34] } 10... O-O { [%eval -0.43] [%clk 0:03:00] } 11. Bd3 { [%eval -0.56] [%clk 0:02:33] } 11... Bb7 { [%eval -0.49] [%clk 0:02:48] } 12. Qf3 { [%eval -0.54] [%clk 0:02:22] } 12... h6 { [%eval -0.56] [%clk 0:02:27] } 13. Bh4 { [%eval -0.62] [%clk 0:02:09] } 13... Be7 { [%eval -0.54] [%clk 0:02:27] } 14. Rad1 { [%eval -0.66] [%clk 0:02:06] } 14... Qb6 { [%eval -0.56] [%clk 0:02:13] } 15. b3?! { [%eval -1.27] } { Inaccuracy. Nb5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:58] } 15... Rac8 { [%eval -1.23] [%clk 0:01:58] } 16. Qh3?? { [%eval -6.95] } { Blunder. Na4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:42] } 16... Rfe8?? { [%eval -1.35] } { Blunder. Rxc3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:41] } 17. Na4 { [%eval -1.17] [%clk 0:01:34] } 17... Qc6 { [%eval -0.86] [%clk 0:01:38] } 18. Bg3 { [%eval -0.76] [%clk 0:01:31] } 18... Bf8 { [%eval -0.71] [%clk 0:01:19] } 19. Rfe1 { [%eval -0.81] [%clk 0:01:21] } 19... Ne4 { [%eval -0.64] [%clk 0:01:12] } 20. Bxe4?? { [%eval -2.47] } { Blunder. Be5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:16] } 20... dxe4 { [%eval -2.61] [%clk 0:01:13] } 21. c4 { [%eval -3.3] [%clk 0:01:01] } 21... Bb4 { [%eval -3.19] [%clk 0:01:11] } 22. Rf1 { [%eval -2.71] [%clk 0:00:58] } 22... Rcd8? { [%eval -0.96] } { Mistake. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:06] } 23. Bf4?! { [%eval -1.91] } { Inaccuracy. Be5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:53] } 23... Rd3 { [%eval -2.47] [%clk 0:00:57] } 24. Rxd3?! { [%eval -3.53] } { Inaccuracy. Be3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:44] } 24... exd3 { [%eval -3.09] [%clk 0:00:58] } 25. Be3 { [%eval -3.3] [%clk 0:00:37] } 25... a5?! { [%eval -2.28] } { Inaccuracy. Rd8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:47] } 26. f3? { [%eval -3.81] } { Mistake. Rd1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:37] } 26... Rd8? { [%eval -2.12] } { Mistake. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:43] } 27. Qg3 { [%eval -1.55] [%clk 0:00:29] } 27... Bd6? { [%eval -0.23] } { Mistake. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:26] } 28. Qg4? { [%eval -1.39] } { Mistake. Bf4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:21] } 28... Kf8? { [%eval 0.25] } { Mistake. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:21] } 29. Nc3?? { [%eval -2.01] } { Blunder. Rd1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:21] } 29... Bb4 { [%eval -1.63] [%clk 0:00:15] } 30. Ne4 { [%eval -2.24] [%clk 0:00:19] } 30... Qc7 { [%eval -2.16] [%clk 0:00:12] } 31. c5?? { [%eval -5.06] } { Blunder. Qg3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:13] } 31... Bxe4 { [%eval -4.72] [%clk 0:00:05] } 32. Qxe4 { [%eval -4.5] [%clk 0:00:09] } 32... Bxc5 { [%eval -3.95] [%clk 0:00:06] } 33. h3?! { [%eval -6.24] } { Inaccuracy. Rd1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:03] } 33... Qb6 { [%eval -6.48] [%clk 0:00:05] } 34. Bxc5+ { [%eval -6.39] [%clk 0:00:03] } 34... Qxc5+ { [%eval -6.24] [%clk 0:00:06] } 35. Kh1 { [%eval -6.27] [%clk 0:00:04] } 35... d2 { [%eval -6.17] [%clk 0:00:06] } 36. Rd1 { [%eval -6.18] [%clk 0:00:06] } 36... Qd6?! { [%eval -4.5] } { Inaccuracy. Qc1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 37. Qe2 { [%eval -5.54] [%clk 0:00:06] } 37... Qb4? { [%eval -3.51] } { Mistake. Qc7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 38. a3? { [%eval -6.08] } { Mistake. Qe3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 38... Qxb3? { [%eval -3.61] } { Mistake. Qxa3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 39. Rxd2 { [%eval -3.34] [%clk 0:00:07] } 39... Qb1+?! { [%eval -2.37] } { Inaccuracy. Rc8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 40. Kh2 { [%eval -2.21] [%clk 0:00:08] } 40... Qb8+ { [%eval -1.63] [%clk 0:00:06] } 41. Kh1?! { [%eval -2.57] } { Inaccuracy. g3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 41... Rc8 { [%eval -2.31] [%clk 0:00:07] } 42. Qd1 { [%eval -2.49] [%clk 0:00:07] } 42... Qc7 { [%eval -2.38] [%clk 0:00:07] } 43. a4?? { [%eval -5.42] } { Blunder. Qa4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 43... Qc1 { [%eval -5.9] [%clk 0:00:06] } 44. Rd8+ { [%eval -5.63] [%clk 0:00:06] } 44... Ke7 { [%eval -5.05] [%clk 0:00:07] } 45. Qxc1? { [%eval -19.2] } { Mistake. g4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 45... Rxc1+ { [%eval -14.5] [%clk 0:00:07] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Calvert, George - Zhu, Richard"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/hWA12uwf"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.18"] [White "Calvert, George"] [Black "Zhu, Richard"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1678"] [WhiteFideId "343401597"] [BlackElo "2078"] [BlackFideId "426377"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B21"] [Opening "Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Classical Formation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/hWA12uwf"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. d4 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... cxd4 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. c3 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... dxc3 { [%eval -0.13] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4. Nxc3 { [%eval -0.22] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... Nc6 { [%eval -0.07] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5. Nf3 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5... d6 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:03:04] } 6. Bc4 { [%eval -0.08] [%clk 0:03:06] } 6... a6 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:03:05] } 7. O-O { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:03:03] } 7... Nf6 { [%eval -0.13] [%clk 0:03:06] } 8. Qe2 { [%eval -0.47] [%clk 0:03:02] } 8... Bg4 { [%eval -0.42] [%clk 0:03:06] } 9. Rd1 { [%eval -0.59] [%clk 0:02:49] } 9... e6 { [%eval -0.67] [%clk 0:03:04] } 10. Bf4? { [%eval -1.86] } { Mistake. h3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:37] } 10... Qb8? { [%eval -0.55] } { Mistake. Nh5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:44] } 11. Bb3 { [%eval -1.03] [%clk 0:02:26] } 11... Be7 { [%eval -0.95] [%clk 0:02:40] } 12. Rac1 { [%eval -1.04] [%clk 0:02:25] } 12... O-O { [%eval -0.99] [%clk 0:02:40] } 13. h3 { [%eval -1.0] [%clk 0:02:15] } 13... Bxf3 { [%eval -1.03] [%clk 0:02:40] } 14. Qxf3 { [%eval -0.94] [%clk 0:02:15] } 14... Rc8 { [%eval -0.95] [%clk 0:02:02] } 15. Be3?! { [%eval -1.54] } { Inaccuracy. a4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:00] } 15... b5 { [%eval -1.48] [%clk 0:02:02] } 16. a3 { [%eval -1.51] [%clk 0:01:46] } 16... a5?! { [%eval -0.56] } { Inaccuracy. b4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:01] } 17. Qe2 { [%eval -0.48] [%clk 0:01:40] } 17... a4 { [%eval -0.57] [%clk 0:01:53] } 18. Ba2 { [%eval -0.7] [%clk 0:01:30] } 18... b4 { [%eval -0.67] [%clk 0:01:53] } 19. axb4 { [%eval -0.67] [%clk 0:01:01] } 19... Nxb4 { [%eval -0.47] [%clk 0:01:53] } 20. Bb1 { [%eval -0.82] [%clk 0:01:01] } 20... a3?! { [%eval -0.27] } { Inaccuracy. Bf8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:35] } 21. bxa3 { [%eval -0.26] [%clk 0:00:58] } 21... Rxa3 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:01:34] } 22. Nb5 { [%eval -0.32] [%clk 0:00:56] } 22... Rxc1 { [%eval -0.33] [%clk 0:01:14] } 23. Rxc1 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:00:55] } 23... Ra5 { [%eval -0.24] [%clk 0:01:13] } 24. Nd4 { [%eval -0.3] [%clk 0:00:52] } 24... Qa8 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:01:04] } 25. Bd2 { [%eval -0.22] [%clk 0:00:50] } 25... d5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:57] } 26. e5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:37] } 26... Nd7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:45] } 27. Rc7? { [%eval -1.2] } { Mistake. Nf5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:33] } 27... Ra7 { [%eval -1.29] [%clk 0:00:29] } 28. Rxa7 { [%eval -1.82] [%clk 0:00:24] } 28... Qxa7 { [%eval -1.87] [%clk 0:00:30] } 29. Qh5?? { [%eval -4.98] } { Blunder. Bc3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:13] } 29... g6 { [%eval -4.8] [%clk 0:00:30] } 30. Qd1?! { [%eval -7.26] } { Inaccuracy. Nb5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:13] } 30... Qxd4 { [%eval -7.79] [%clk 0:00:29] } 31. Qc1 { [%eval -7.86] [%clk 0:00:13] } 31... Qc4 { [%eval -7.43] [%clk 0:00:21] } 32. Qa3 { [%eval -7.64] [%clk 0:00:08] } 32... Kg7 { [%eval -7.49] [%clk 0:00:11] } 33. Qa4 { [%eval -7.69] [%clk 0:00:07] } 33... Nxe5 { [%eval -7.55] [%clk 0:00:10] } 34. Qa1 { [%eval -8.26] [%clk 0:00:07] } 34... Bf6 { [%eval -7.45] [%clk 0:00:10] } 35. Bc3 { [%eval -11.52] [%clk 0:00:08] } 35... Nbc6 { [%eval -8.99] [%clk 0:00:09] } 36. Ba2 { [%eval -8.98] [%clk 0:00:07] } 36... Qd3 { [%eval -9.16] [%clk 0:00:10] } 37. Bb1 { [%eval -9.5] [%clk 0:00:08] } 37... Qb5 { [%eval -8.05] [%clk 0:00:10] } 38. f4 { [%eval -9.32] [%clk 0:00:07] } 38... Nd7 { [%eval -9.34] [%clk 0:00:10] } 39. Bxf6+ { [%eval -9.01] [%clk 0:00:04] } 39... Nxf6 { [%eval -9.02] [%clk 0:00:11] } 40. g4 { [%eval -8.92] [%clk 0:00:05] } 40... Qc5+ { [%eval -8.95] [%clk 0:00:13] } 41. Kh2? { [%eval #-12] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Kg2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 41... d4? { [%eval -8.85] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Qf2+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:13] } 42. g5 { [%eval -9.56] [%clk 0:00:06] } 42... Nd5 { [%eval -9.06] [%clk 0:00:13] } 43. Qb2 { [%eval -10.46] [%clk 0:00:06] } 43... Qc3 { [%eval -9.12] [%clk 0:00:13] } 44. Qf2 { [%eval -12.14] [%clk 0:00:06] } 44... Qe3 { [%eval -9.85] [%clk 0:00:13] } 45. Qh4 { [%eval -19.83] [%clk 0:00:06] } 45... Qxf4+ { [%eval -10.4] [%clk 0:00:14] } 46. Qxf4 { [%eval -9.97] [%clk 0:00:06] } 46... Nxf4 { [%eval -9.31] [%clk 0:00:16] } 47. Kg3 { [%eval -9.45] [%clk 0:00:07] } 47... e5 { [%eval -9.1] [%clk 0:00:17] } 48. h4 { [%eval -9.22] [%clk 0:00:07] } 48... Ne6 { [%eval -8.29] [%clk 0:00:19] } 49. Kf3 { [%eval -8.97] [%clk 0:00:08] } 49... f5 { [%eval -8.78] [%clk 0:00:21] } 50. gxf6+ { [%eval -8.34] [%clk 0:00:08] } 50... Kxf6 { [%eval -9.5] [%clk 0:00:22] } 51. Be4 { [%eval -10.31] [%clk 0:00:09] } 51... Ne7 { [%eval -10.52] [%clk 0:00:23] } 52. Bb1 { [%eval -11.09] [%clk 0:00:10] } 52... Nc5 { [%eval -10.19] [%clk 0:00:24] } 53. Ke2 { [%eval -14.26] [%clk 0:00:10] } 53... e4 { [%eval -13.3] [%clk 0:00:25] } 54. Kd2 { [%eval -16.67] [%clk 0:00:11] } 54... Ke5 { [%eval -15.26] [%clk 0:00:27] } 55. Ke2?! { [%eval #-12] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. h5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:12] } 55... d3+ { [%eval #-12] [%clk 0:00:28] } 56. Ke3 { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:13] } 56... Nd5+ { [%eval #-8] [%clk 0:00:29] } 57. Kd2 { [%eval #-8] [%clk 0:00:14] } 57... Kd4 { [%eval #-8] [%clk 0:00:31] } 58. Ba2 { [%eval #-6] [%clk 0:00:15] } 58... e3+ { [%eval #-5] [%clk 0:00:32] } 59. Ke1 { [%eval #-5] [%clk 0:00:17] } 59... d2+ { [%eval #-6] [%clk 0:00:33] } 60. Ke2 { [%eval #-6] [%clk 0:00:18] } 60... Nc3+ { [%eval #-5] [%clk 0:00:34] } 61. Kf3 { [%eval #-5] [%clk 0:00:19] } 61... d1=Q+ { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:34] } 62. Kf4 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:19] } 62... Nxa2 { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:32] } 63. Kg5 { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:20] } 63... Qh5+ { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:32] } 64. Kf6 { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:21] } 64... Qf5+ { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:33] } 65. Kg7 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:21] } 65... Ne6+ { [%eval #-2] [%clk 0:00:34] } 66. Kxh7 { [%eval #-2] [%clk 0:00:20] } 66... Qf6 { [%eval #-1] [%clk 0:00:31] } 67. Kh6 { [%eval #-1] [%clk 0:00:20] } 67... Qg7# { [%eval #0] [%clk 0:00:32] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Baer, Bruce L - Linton, Alexander"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/reR7kagZ"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.19"] [White "Baer, Bruce L"] [Black "Linton, Alexander"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1953"] [WhiteFideId "488801"] [BlackElo "2041"] [BlackFideId "343120177"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "A04"] [Opening "Zukertort Opening: Queen's Gambit Invitation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/reR7kagZ"] 1. Nf3 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... e6 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. g3 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:03:02] } 2... f5 { [%eval 0.49] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3. Bg2 { [%eval 0.5] [%clk 0:03:02] } 3... Nf6 { [%eval 0.57] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4. d3 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:03:02] } 4... d5 { [%eval 0.63] [%clk 0:03:03] } 5. Nbd2?! { [%eval 0.03] } { Inaccuracy. c4 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:01] } 5... Bc5 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:03:00] } 6. O-O { [%eval 0.43] [%clk 0:03:00] } 6... O-O { [%eval 0.56] [%clk 0:03:00] } 7. Ne5 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:02:56] } 7... Nbd7 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:02:57] } 8. Ndf3 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:02:50] } 8... Nxe5 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:02:52] } 9. Nxe5 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:02:49] } 9... Nd7 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:02:50] } 10. Nxd7 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:43] } 10... Bxd7 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:02:51] } 11. d4 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:02:44] } 11... Bd6 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:02:50] } 12. c4 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:02:42] } 12... c6 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:02:39] } 13. Qb3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:39] } 13... Rb8?! { [%eval 0.86] } { Inaccuracy. a5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:30] } 14. f4?! { [%eval -0.08] } { Inaccuracy. cxd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:16] } 14... Qf6 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:02:20] } 15. Be3 { [%eval 0.01] [%clk 0:02:10] } 15... b5 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:02:15] } 16. c5 { [%eval 0.12] [%clk 0:02:11] } 16... Bc7 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:02:14] } 17. Bf2 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:10] } 17... Kh8 { [%eval 0.38] [%clk 0:02:11] } 18. Rad1 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:02:00] } 18... Rg8 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:02:10] } 19. Be3 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:01:53] } 19... h6 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:01:50] } 20. Kh1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:37] } 20... a5 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:01:50] } 21. Qc2 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:01:33] } 21... Bc8 { [%eval 0.11] [%clk 0:01:49] } 22. Bh3 { [%eval -0.12] [%clk 0:01:25] } 22... Ba6 { [%eval -0.1] [%clk 0:01:42] } 23. Rg1 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:01:20] } 23... g5 { [%eval -0.2] [%clk 0:01:28] } 24. fxg5? { [%eval -1.45] } { Mistake. Qd3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:11] } 24... hxg5 { [%eval -1.52] [%clk 0:01:29] } 25. Rdf1?? { [%eval -4.65] } { Blunder. Bc1 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:06] } 25... Qh6 { [%eval -4.46] [%clk 0:01:21] } 26. Kg2 { [%eval -5.32] [%clk 0:00:54] } 26... f4 { [%eval -4.59] [%clk 0:01:04] } 27. Bd2 { [%eval -4.98] [%clk 0:00:51] } 27... g4 { [%eval -5.01] [%clk 0:01:02] } 28. Bxf4 { [%eval -5.01] [%clk 0:00:44] } 28... Qxh3+ { [%eval -4.77] [%clk 0:00:53] } 29. Kh1 { [%eval -4.96] [%clk 0:00:43] } 29... Bxf4 { [%eval -4.68] [%clk 0:00:51] } 30. Rxf4 { [%eval -4.55] [%clk 0:00:43] } 30... Rb7? { [%eval -2.63] } { Mistake. Rbf8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:48] } 31. Rg2 { [%eval -2.29] [%clk 0:00:34] } 31... Qh7?! { [%eval -1.41] } { Inaccuracy. Qh6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:34] } 32. Qd2 { [%eval -1.63] [%clk 0:00:33] } 32... b4 { [%eval -1.65] [%clk 0:00:32] } 33. Rf6?? { [%eval -4.8] } { Blunder. Rgf2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:33] } 33... Qb1+ { [%eval -4.81] [%clk 0:00:24] } 34. Rg1 { [%eval -4.49] [%clk 0:00:34] } 34... Qe4+ { [%eval -4.36] [%clk 0:00:25] } 35. Rg2 { [%eval -4.35] [%clk 0:00:35] } 35... Rh7 { [%eval -4.32] [%clk 0:00:23] } 36. Rf4 { [%eval -4.14] [%clk 0:00:32] } 36... Qb1+ { [%eval -4.51] [%clk 0:00:22] } 37. Rg1 { [%eval -3.97] [%clk 0:00:32] } 37... Qg6 { [%eval -4.23] [%clk 0:00:22] } 38. Qe3?! { [%eval -5.37] } { Inaccuracy. Rgf1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:31] } 38... Rh5 { [%eval -5.12] [%clk 0:00:15] } 39. Rgf1 { [%eval -4.84] [%clk 0:00:19] } 39... Bc8 { [%eval -4.11] [%clk 0:00:13] } 40. Rf6?! { [%eval -5.33] } { Inaccuracy. Kg1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:16] } 40... Qg5 { [%eval -4.61] [%clk 0:00:13] } 41. R1f4 { [%eval -5.17] [%clk 0:00:12] } 41... Rh6?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:09] } 42. Rf7?? { [%eval -4.05] } { Blunder. Rxh6+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:10] } 42... Qh5?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 43. Qf2?? { [%eval -4.2] } { Blunder. h4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:09] } 43... Rh7?? { [%eval -1.82] } { Blunder. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 44. Rf8?! { [%eval -2.82] } { Inaccuracy. h4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 44... Qh6?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Rg7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 45. R8f6?? { [%eval -2.81] } { Blunder. R4f6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 45... Qg7?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Qg5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 46. Rf7?? { [%eval -2.85] } { Blunder. Qe3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 46... Qg6 { [%eval -2.28] [%clk 0:00:06] } 47. R7f6 { [%eval -2.16] [%clk 0:00:06] } 47... Qb1+?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Qh5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 48. Kg2 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:00:07] } 48... a4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:05] } 49. Rf8 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:07] } 49... Qg6?! { [%eval 0.87] } { Inaccuracy. Rg7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 50. R8f6?? { [%eval -3.03] } { Blunder. Rxg8+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:07] } 50... Qg5 { [%eval -2.81] [%clk 0:00:07] } 51. Rf8 { [%eval -3.0] [%clk 0:00:07] } 51... e5?? { [%eval 7.64] } { Blunder. Rg7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 52. dxe5?? { [%eval -3.3] } { Blunder. Rxg8+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 52... d4?? { [%eval 5.08] } { Blunder. Be6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:09] } 53. Rxg8+ { [%eval 4.83] [%clk 0:00:04] } 53... Kxg8 { [%eval 4.78] [%clk 0:00:04] } 54. Rf8+ { [%eval 5.56] [%clk 0:00:05] } 54... Kg7 { [%eval 5.37] [%clk 0:00:06] } 55. Qf7+?? { [%eval -0.12] } { Blunder. Rxc8 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 55... Kh6 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:00:07] } 56. Qc4?! { [%eval -1.3] } { Inaccuracy. Qf2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Pickard, Charles - Graff, Ben"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/WM3KqeRG"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.20"] [White "Pickard, Charles"] [Black "Graff, Ben"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2036"] [WhiteFideId "470880"] [BlackElo "1674"] [BlackFideId "424170"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "A53"] [Opening "Old Indian Defense"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/WM3KqeRG"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... d6 { [%eval 0.6] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. c4 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... Nf6 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. Nf3 { [%eval 0.5] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... g6 { [%eval 0.4] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. g3 { [%eval 0.42] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4... Bg7 { [%eval 0.39] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5. Bg2 { [%eval 0.37] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5... O-O { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6. O-O { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:08] } 6... Nbd7 { [%eval 0.52] [%clk 0:03:07] } 7. h3 { [%eval 0.35] [%clk 0:03:03] } 7... e5 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:03:02] } 8. Nc3 { [%eval 0.44] [%clk 0:03:00] } 8... Re8 { [%eval 0.43] [%clk 0:03:01] } 9. e4 { [%eval 0.52] [%clk 0:02:47] } 9... exd4 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:02:49] } 10. Nxd4 { [%eval 0.52] [%clk 0:02:47] } 10... Nc5 { [%eval 0.58] [%clk 0:02:44] } 11. Re1 { [%eval 0.53] [%clk 0:02:27] } 11... Nfd7 { [%eval 0.81] [%clk 0:02:37] } 12. f4?! { [%eval -0.21] } { Inaccuracy. Be3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:19] } 12... Nb6 { [%eval -0.15] [%clk 0:02:24] } 13. b3 { [%eval -0.18] [%clk 0:02:09] } 13... Ne6? { [%eval 1.22] } { Mistake. f5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:25] } 14. Nde2 { [%eval 1.03] [%clk 0:01:56] } 14... Nc5 { [%eval 1.32] [%clk 0:02:15] } 15. Be3 { [%eval 1.26] [%clk 0:01:50] } 15... Ncd7?! { [%eval 2.06] } { Inaccuracy. c6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:59] } 16. Qd2 { [%eval 1.84] [%clk 0:01:39] } 16... Nf6?! { [%eval 3.02] } { Inaccuracy. Nc5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:54] } 17. Rad1 { [%eval 2.9] [%clk 0:01:40] } 17... Be6 { [%eval 3.32] [%clk 0:01:47] } 18. Nd4 { [%eval 3.38] [%clk 0:01:33] } 18... Qc8?! { [%eval 4.43] } { Inaccuracy. c6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:42] } 19. Nxe6?! { [%eval 2.96] } { Inaccuracy. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:29] } 19... fxe6? { [%eval 5.72] } { Mistake. Rxe6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:37] } 20. Kh2? { [%eval 3.11] } { Mistake. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:29] } 20... Rf8?! { [%eval 4.48] } { Inaccuracy. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:31] } 21. c5?! { [%eval 3.5] } { Inaccuracy. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:23] } 21... dxc5 { [%eval 3.21] [%clk 0:01:17] } 22. Bxc5?! { [%eval 2.01] } { Inaccuracy. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:23] } 22... Rf7?! { [%eval 3.19] } { Inaccuracy. Rd8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:17] } 23. e5 { [%eval 3.18] [%clk 0:01:20] } 23... Nfd7 { [%eval 3.15] [%clk 0:01:12] } 24. Bf2 { [%eval 3.03] [%clk 0:01:01] } 24... c6?! { [%eval 4.05] } { Inaccuracy. Bf8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:12] } 25. Ne4 { [%eval 3.95] [%clk 0:01:02] } 25... Nd5 { [%eval 4.39] [%clk 0:01:07] } 26. Nd6 { [%eval 4.49] [%clk 0:01:03] } 26... Qf8 { [%eval 4.45] [%clk 0:01:08] } 27. Nxf7 { [%eval 4.48] [%clk 0:01:02] } 27... Qxf7 { [%eval 4.36] [%clk 0:01:09] } 28. Bxd5 { [%eval 4.35] [%clk 0:00:55] } 28... cxd5 { [%eval 4.39] [%clk 0:01:09] } 29. Rc1 { [%eval 4.51] [%clk 0:00:55] } 29... Rd8 { [%eval 4.82] [%clk 0:00:41] } 30. Rc7 { [%eval 4.68] [%clk 0:00:55] } 30... g5 { [%eval 4.81] [%clk 0:00:35] } 31. Rec1 { [%eval 4.56] [%clk 0:00:50] } 31... gxf4 { [%eval 5.25] [%clk 0:00:30] } 32. gxf4 { [%eval 5.13] [%clk 0:00:51] } 32... Rf8 { [%eval 5.88] [%clk 0:00:23] } 33. Be3 { [%eval 5.97] [%clk 0:00:50] } 33... Bh6 { [%eval 7.05] [%clk 0:00:20] } 34. Rg1+ { [%eval 6.64] [%clk 0:00:46] } 34... Kh8 { [%eval 5.46] [%clk 0:00:19] } 35. Rg4 { [%eval 5.13] [%clk 0:00:46] } 35... Nxe5?! { [%eval 7.84] } { Inaccuracy. a5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:08] } 36. Rxf7 { [%eval 8.86] [%clk 0:00:40] } 36... Nxg4+ { [%eval 9.23] [%clk 0:00:08] } 37. hxg4 { [%eval 8.94] [%clk 0:00:39] } 37... Rxf7 { [%eval 8.87] [%clk 0:00:08] } 38. f5 { [%eval 8.84] [%clk 0:00:32] } 38... Bxe3 { [%eval 9.25] [%clk 0:00:05] } 39. Qxe3 { [%eval 8.5] [%clk 0:00:33] } 39... exf5 { [%eval 8.5] [%clk 0:00:06] } 40. Qe8+ { [%eval 8.39] [%clk 0:00:32] } 40... Kg7 { [%eval 8.05] [%clk 0:00:07] } 41. Qe5+ { [%eval 8.16] [%clk 0:00:33] } 41... Kg8 { [%eval 8.3] [%clk 0:00:06] } 42. gxf5 { [%eval 7.92] [%clk 0:00:32] } 42... Kf8 { [%eval 8.74] [%clk 0:00:04] } 43. Qxd5 { [%eval 8.32] [%clk 0:00:32] } 43... Kg7 { [%eval 8.57] [%clk 0:00:05] } 44. Qe5+ { [%eval 8.48] [%clk 0:00:32] } 44... Kf8 { [%eval 9.16] [%clk 0:00:06] } 45. b4 { [%eval 8.66] [%clk 0:00:34] } 45... Rd7 { [%eval 9.28] [%clk 0:00:07] } 46. Qh8+ { [%eval 11.17] [%clk 0:00:33] } 46... Ke7 { [%eval 12.51] [%clk 0:00:07] } 47. Qxh7+ { [%eval 10.24] [%clk 0:00:33] } 47... Kd6 { [%eval 10.24] } 48. Qxd7+ { [%eval 9.24] [%clk 0:00:32] } 48... Kxd7 { [%eval 11.32] [%clk 0:00:09] } 49. Kg3 { [%eval 11.3] [%clk 0:00:32] } 49... Ke7 { [%eval 11.95] [%clk 0:00:10] } 50. Kf4 { [%eval 10.4] [%clk 0:00:33] } 50... Kf6 { [%eval 15.25] [%clk 0:00:11] } 51. a4 { [%eval 11.85] [%clk 0:00:33] } 51... a6?! { [%eval #15] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Kg7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:10] } 52. a5 { [%eval #14] [%clk 0:00:34] } 52... Kf7 { [%eval #15] [%clk 0:00:10] } 53. Ke5 { [%eval #14] [%clk 0:00:35] } 53... Ke7 { [%eval #12] [%clk 0:00:11] } 54. f6+ { [%eval #11] [%clk 0:00:34] } 54... Kf7 { [%eval #10] [%clk 0:00:13] } 55. Kf5 { [%eval #9] [%clk 0:00:35] } 55... Kf8 { [%eval #9] [%clk 0:00:13] } 56. Ke6 { [%eval #8] [%clk 0:00:35] } 56... Ke8 { [%eval #5] [%clk 0:00:14] } 57. f7+ { [%eval #4] [%clk 0:00:36] } 57... Kf8 { [%eval #4] [%clk 0:00:16] } 58. Kf6 { [%eval #3] [%clk 0:00:37] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Nasiri, Fahim - Hughes, Roy"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/P0hip3ru"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.21"] [White "Nasiri, Fahim"] [Black "Hughes, Roy"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "1965"] [WhiteFideId "483524"] [BlackElo "1813"] [BlackFideId "412481"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "A45"] [Opening "Trompowsky Attack"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/P0hip3ru"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... Nf6 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:02] } 2. Bg5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... Ne4 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3. Bf4 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... d5 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4. Nd2 { [%eval 0.02] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... Bf5 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:02:59] } 5. e3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:04] } 5... e6 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:02:58] } 6. Ngf3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:04] } 6... Be7 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:51] } 7. Bd3?! { [%eval -0.71] } { Inaccuracy. Nxe4 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:01] } 7... Nxd2?! { [%eval 0.09] } { Inaccuracy. g5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:49] } 8. Qxd2 { [%eval 0.16] [%clk 0:03:02] } 8... Bg6 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:02:47] } 9. O-O { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:02:55] } 9... Nd7 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:02:46] } 10. c4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:02:50] } 10... c6 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:02:47] } 11. Rfe1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:40] } 11... Nf6 { [%eval 0.54] [%clk 0:02:45] } 12. Ne5 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:02:34] } 12... Ne4?! { [%eval 0.77] } { Inaccuracy. Bxd3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:36] } 13. Qc2 { [%eval 0.78] [%clk 0:02:30] } 13... Bf6?! { [%eval 1.81] } { Inaccuracy. Nf6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:22] } 14. a4?! { [%eval 0.99] } { Inaccuracy. Nxg6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:09] } 14... Bxe5 { [%eval 0.92] [%clk 0:02:18] } 15. Bxe5 { [%eval 0.69] [%clk 0:02:08] } 15... Nf6 { [%eval 0.88] [%clk 0:02:03] } 16. a5 { [%eval 0.63] [%clk 0:01:58] } 16... Bxd3 { [%eval 0.82] [%clk 0:02:02] } 17. Qxd3 { [%eval 0.94] [%clk 0:01:58] } 17... a6?! { [%eval 1.92] } { Inaccuracy. O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:02:01] } 18. cxd5 { [%eval 1.78] [%clk 0:01:42] } 18... exd5 { [%eval 1.71] [%clk 0:01:59] } 19. Qa3 { [%eval 1.68] [%clk 0:01:43] } 19... Qe7 { [%eval 1.71] [%clk 0:01:47] } 20. Bd6 { [%eval 2.05] [%clk 0:01:43] } 20... Qe6 { [%eval 2.31] [%clk 0:01:48] } 21. f3 { [%eval 2.01] [%clk 0:01:39] } 21... Kd7? { [%eval 3.98] } { Mistake. O-O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:01:41] } 22. Bg3 { [%eval 3.31] [%clk 0:01:31] } 22... h5?! { [%eval 4.28] } { Inaccuracy. Nh5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:38] } 23. Qb4 { [%eval 4.76] [%clk 0:01:26] } 23... Kc8 { [%eval 4.6] [%clk 0:01:33] } 24. Qb6?! { [%eval 3.43] } { Inaccuracy. h3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:25] } 24... Qd7 { [%eval 3.55] [%clk 0:01:34] } 25. h3 { [%eval 3.49] [%clk 0:01:16] } 25... h4 { [%eval 3.77] [%clk 0:01:29] } 26. Bh2 { [%eval 3.02] [%clk 0:01:17] } 26... Ne8?! { [%eval 4.7] } { Inaccuracy. Re8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:25] } 27. e4 { [%eval 4.45] [%clk 0:01:14] } 27... Nc7 { [%eval 4.48] [%clk 0:01:12] } 28. Bxc7 { [%eval 4.99] [%clk 0:00:55] } 28... Qxc7 { [%eval 4.43] [%clk 0:01:13] } 29. exd5?? { [%eval 0.62] } { Blunder. Qc5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:55] } 29... Rh6?? { [%eval 12.05] } { Blunder. Qxb6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:47] } 30. Re8+ { [%eval 12.0] [%clk 0:00:50] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Fairhurst, Frederick - Mokhber-Garcia, Sebastian"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/BxddFAQX"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.22"] [White "Fairhurst, Frederick"] [Black "Mokhber-Garcia, Sebastian"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1802"] [WhiteFideId "343425682"] [BlackElo "2095"] [BlackFideId "499269"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "C47"] [Opening "Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/BxddFAQX"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:02] } 1... e5 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... Nc6 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. Nc3 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3... Nf6 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:03:07] } 4. a3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... d5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:07] } 5. Bb5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5... Nxe4 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:03:00] } 6. Nxe5?! { [%eval -1.01] } { Inaccuracy. Qe2 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:56] } 6... Qg5 { [%eval -0.61] [%clk 0:03:00] } 7. Nxc6 { [%eval -0.53] [%clk 0:02:19] } 7... Qxg2 { [%eval -0.58] [%clk 0:03:00] } 8. Rf1 { [%eval -0.65] [%clk 0:02:14] } 8... a6 { [%eval -0.57] [%clk 0:03:01] } 9. Nxd5 { [%eval -0.83] [%clk 0:01:55] } 9... axb5 { [%eval -0.5] [%clk 0:03:02] } 10. Nxc7+ { [%eval -0.79] [%clk 0:01:46] } 10... Kd7 { [%eval -0.77] [%clk 0:03:03] } 11. Nxa8 { [%eval -0.82] [%clk 0:01:42] } 11... Kxc6 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:03:04] } 12. d3?? { [%eval -7.94] } { Blunder. Qe2 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:34] } 12... Bh3?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Bg4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:59] } 13. Qe2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:04] } 13... Nf6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:17] } 14. Be3 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:41] } 14... Qxf1+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:45] } 15. Qxf1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:41] } 15... Bxf1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:46] } 16. Kxf1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:39] } 16... Nd5 { [%eval -0.06] [%clk 0:00:46] } 17. Bd4 { [%eval -0.54] [%clk 0:00:27] } 17... Bd6 { [%eval -0.57] [%clk 0:00:30] } 18. c4 { [%eval -0.65] [%clk 0:00:24] } 18... Rxa8?! { [%eval 0.0] } { Inaccuracy. bxc4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:15] } 19. cxd5+ { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:24] } 19... Kxd5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:17] } 20. Bxg7 { [%eval 0.03] [%clk 0:00:22] } 20... Bxh2 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:00:16] } 21. Kg2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:00:20] } 21... Bd6 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:00:13] } 22. Bc3 { [%eval -0.41] [%clk 0:00:20] } 22... b4 { [%eval -0.3] [%clk 0:00:14] } 23. Bd2 { [%eval -0.31] [%clk 0:00:13] } 23... bxa3 { [%eval -0.35] [%clk 0:00:14] } 24. bxa3 { [%eval -0.39] [%clk 0:00:14] } 24... Rxa3 { [%eval -0.61] [%clk 0:00:09] } 25. Rxa3?? { [%eval -6.9] } { Blunder. Rb1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:10] } 25... Bxa3 { [%eval -6.9] [%clk 0:00:10] } 26. Be3 { [%eval -7.24] [%clk 0:00:09] } 26... b5 { [%eval -7.21] [%clk 0:00:11] } 27. Kf1 { [%eval -7.05] [%clk 0:00:10] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Peresenchuk, Danylo - Bhaduri, Aviraj"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/7ZLrazdE"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.23"] [White "Peresenchuk, Danylo"] [Black "Bhaduri, Aviraj"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1940"] [WhiteFideId "343459366"] [BlackElo "2037"] [BlackFideId "343451721"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "D50"] [Opening "Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/7ZLrazdE"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... d5 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. c4 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... e6 { [%eval 0.17] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3. Nc3 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:05] } 3... Nf6 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4. Bg5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:03:06] } 4... Bb4 { [%eval 0.37] [%clk 0:03:02] } 5. Nf3 { [%eval 0.1] [%clk 0:03:05] } 5... Nbd7 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:03:03] } 6. cxd5 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:02] } 6... exd5 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:03:03] } 7. e3 { [%eval 0.05] [%clk 0:03:03] } 7... c5 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:04] } 8. dxc5 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:02:56] } 8... Qa5 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:03:05] } 9. Bxf6 { [%eval -0.02] [%clk 0:02:41] } 9... Nxf6 { [%eval -0.02] [%clk 0:03:04] } 10. Bb5+?? { [%eval -6.55] } { Blunder. Rc1 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:40] } 10... Qxb5 { [%eval -6.54] [%clk 0:03:02] } 11. Nd4 { [%eval -6.66] [%clk 0:02:29] } 11... Qxc5 { [%eval -6.54] [%clk 0:03:00] } 12. O-O { [%eval -6.7] [%clk 0:02:28] } 12... Bxc3 { [%eval -6.71] [%clk 0:03:00] } 13. bxc3 { [%eval -6.68] [%clk 0:02:29] } 13... O-O { [%eval -6.71] [%clk 0:03:00] } 14. Rc1 { [%eval -6.66] [%clk 0:02:21] } 14... b6 { [%eval -6.82] [%clk 0:03:00] } 15. h3 { [%eval -6.85] [%clk 0:02:01] } 15... Ba6 { [%eval -7.01] [%clk 0:02:59] } 16. Re1 { [%eval -6.96] [%clk 0:02:01] } 16... Ne4 { [%eval -6.95] [%clk 0:03:00] } 17. Qb3 { [%eval -7.0] [%clk 0:01:52] } 17... Bc4 { [%eval -6.89] [%clk 0:02:59] } 18. Qb2 { [%eval -6.93] [%clk 0:01:50] } 18... Qe7 { [%eval -6.95] [%clk 0:02:52] } 19. Nc6 { [%eval -7.46] [%clk 0:01:25] } 19... Qf6 { [%eval -7.4] [%clk 0:02:51] } 20. Nb4 { [%eval -8.96] [%clk 0:01:25] } 20... a5 { [%eval -8.92] [%clk 0:02:50] } 21. Nc2 { [%eval -9.54] [%clk 0:01:11] } 21... Nc5 { [%eval -7.57] [%clk 0:02:50] } 22. Nd4 { [%eval -7.63] [%clk 0:00:55] } 22... Nd3 { [%eval -7.48] [%clk 0:02:52] } 23. Qd2 { [%eval -7.6] [%clk 0:00:54] } 23... Nxe1 { [%eval -7.59] } 24. Rxe1 { [%eval -7.54] [%clk 0:00:55] } 24... b5 { [%eval -7.56] [%clk 0:02:52] } 25. e4 { [%eval -8.26] [%clk 0:00:47] } 25... dxe4 { [%eval -7.97] [%clk 0:02:52] } 26. Rxe4 { [%eval -7.83] [%clk 0:00:47] } 26... Rfe8 { [%eval -7.82] [%clk 0:02:54] } 27. Rf4 { [%eval -7.89] [%clk 0:00:47] } 27... Qd6 { [%eval -8.03] [%clk 0:02:55] } 28. Rh4 { [%eval -8.37] [%clk 0:00:40] } 28... h6 { [%eval -7.79] [%clk 0:02:55] } 29. Rg4 { [%eval -7.65] [%clk 0:00:37] } 29... Re2 { [%eval -7.86] [%clk 0:02:56] } 30. Qc1 { [%eval -8.13] [%clk 0:00:14] } 30... Rxa2 { [%eval -8.25] [%clk 0:02:55] } 31. Rxg7+ { [%eval -7.87] [%clk 0:00:08] } 31... Kf8 { [%eval -7.77] [%clk 0:02:55] } 32. Rg3 { [%eval -7.8] [%clk 0:00:06] } 32... Re8 { [%eval -7.56] [%clk 0:02:53] } 33. Kh2?! { [%eval -16.03] } { Inaccuracy. Rg4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 33... Rxf2 { [%eval -15.2] [%clk 0:02:51] } 34. Qb2?! { [%eval #-6] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. h4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:05] } 34... Rxb2 { [%eval #-5] [%clk 0:02:51] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Patel, Taran - Smart, Michael R"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/rm55EhNm"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.24"] [White "Patel, Taran"] [Black "Smart, Michael R"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "1623"] [WhiteFideId "343492746"] [BlackElo "1778"] [BlackFideId "411370"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B02"] [Opening "Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/rm55EhNm"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... Nf6 { [%eval 0.68] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. Nc3?! { [%eval 0.09] } { Inaccuracy. e5 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:03] } 2... d5 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:02] } 3. e5 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:03:00] } 3... Ne4 { [%eval 0.74] [%clk 0:03:01] } 4. Nxe4 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:02:52] } 4... dxe4 { [%eval 0.37] [%clk 0:03:01] } 5. Bc4?! { [%eval -0.19] } { Inaccuracy. d4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:48] } 5... Nc6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:53] } 6. e6 { [%eval -0.05] [%clk 0:02:38] } 6... f5 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:02:26] } 7. Ne2?! { [%eval -0.68] } { Inaccuracy. Nh3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:24] } 7... Qd6 { [%eval -0.67] [%clk 0:02:24] } 8. d3 { [%eval -0.59] [%clk 0:02:14] } 8... Bxe6 { [%eval -0.71] [%clk 0:02:22] } 9. Bf4 { [%eval -0.56] [%clk 0:02:12] } 9... Qd7 { [%eval -0.66] [%clk 0:02:16] } 10. Bxe6?! { [%eval -1.44] } { Inaccuracy. Bb5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:56] } 10... Qxe6 { [%eval -1.5] [%clk 0:02:16] } 11. d4? { [%eval -2.78] } { Mistake. Bxc7 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:30] } 11... O-O-O { [%eval -2.52] [%clk 0:02:00] } 12. c3 { [%eval -2.62] [%clk 0:01:25] } 12... Qg6 { [%eval -2.1] [%clk 0:01:48] } 13. Ng3?? { [%eval -7.08] } { Blunder. Qb3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:05] } 13... e5 { [%eval -6.91] [%clk 0:01:42] } 14. Bd2 { [%eval -7.17] [%clk 0:00:45] } 14... exd4 { [%eval -6.2] [%clk 0:01:38] } 15. cxd4 { [%eval -6.37] [%clk 0:00:39] } 15... Rxd4 { [%eval -6.18] [%clk 0:01:28] } 16. Qb3 { [%eval -7.52] [%clk 0:00:36] } 16... Rxd2 { [%eval -7.44] [%clk 0:01:18] } 17. Kxd2 { [%eval -7.17] [%clk 0:00:27] } 17... Bb4+ { [%eval -7.05] [%clk 0:01:17] } 18. Kc1 { [%eval -7.18] [%clk 0:00:06] } 18... Qg5+?? { [%eval -2.16] } { Blunder. f4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:09] } 19. f4?? { [%eval -7.39] } { Blunder. Kb1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 19... exf3+ { [%eval -7.36] [%clk 0:01:05] } 20. Kb1 { [%eval -7.35] [%clk 0:00:05] } 20... fxg2 { [%eval -7.39] [%clk 0:00:55] } 21. Rd1 { [%eval -8.6] [%clk 0:00:03] } 21... f4 { [%eval -8.53] [%clk 0:00:51] } 22. Qe6+ { [%eval -8.9] [%clk 0:00:04] } 22... Kb8 { [%eval -8.7] [%clk 0:00:49] } 23. Ne4 { [%eval -16.83] [%clk 0:00:05] } 23... g1=Q { [%eval -17.9] [%clk 0:00:38] } 24. Rxg1?! { [%eval #-10] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Qd7 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 24... Qxg1+ { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:39] } 25. Kc2 { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:05] } 25... Qg2+ { [%eval #-10] [%clk 0:00:38] } 26. Kb3 { [%eval #-11] [%clk 0:00:06] } 26... Qf3+?! { [%eval -16.37] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Nd4+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:37] } 27. Ka4 { [%eval -22.08] [%clk 0:00:05] } 27... Rd8 { [%eval -25.08] [%clk 0:00:33] } 28. Rc1 { [%eval -20.3] [%clk 0:00:04] } 28... Bd6 { [%eval -10.28] [%clk 0:00:32] } 29. Nxd6 { [%eval -13.47] [%clk 0:00:04] } 29... cxd6 { [%eval -9.73] [%clk 0:00:32] } 30. Qf7 { [%eval -10.79] [%clk 0:00:04] } 30... Qe4+ { [%eval -10.5] [%clk 0:00:31] } 31. Kb3?! { [%eval #-5] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Rc4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:03] } 31... Qd3+ { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:18] } 32. Rc3 { [%eval #-4] [%clk 0:00:05] } 32... Qb5+ { [%eval #-7] [%clk 0:00:16] } 33. Kc2 { [%eval #-7] [%clk 0:00:05] } 33... Nd4+ { [%eval #-6] [%clk 0:00:17] } 34. Kc1 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:05] } 34... Nc6? { [%eval -8.64] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Qf1+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:15] } 35. Qxg7 { [%eval -11.31] [%clk 0:00:04] } 35... f3 { [%eval -9.13] [%clk 0:00:11] } 36. Rb3? { [%eval #-12] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Rxf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:06] } 36... Qc4+ { [%eval #-11] [%clk 0:00:09] } 37. Rc3 { [%eval #-11] [%clk 0:00:05] } 37... Qf4+ { [%eval #-10] [%clk 0:00:07] } 38. Kc2 { [%eval #-10] [%clk 0:00:06] } 38... f2 { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:07] } 39. Rb3 { [%eval #-7] [%clk 0:00:06] } 39... Qe4+ { [%eval #-8] [%clk 0:00:00] } 40. Kd2 { [%eval #-8] [%clk 0:00:06] } 40... Na5 { [%eval #-8] [%clk 0:00:00] } 41. Re3 { [%eval #-6] [%clk 0:00:06] } 41... Qd5+?! { [%eval -13.43] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Nc4+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 42. Ke2 { [%eval -11.93] [%clk 0:00:06] } 42... Qxa2 { [%eval -9.01] [%clk 0:03:02] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Sriram, Gautam - Hristov, Georgi"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/dGkYR1Ak"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.25"] [White "Sriram, Gautam"] [Black "Hristov, Georgi"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "1743"] [WhiteFideId "498491"] [BlackElo "1612"] [BlackFideId "5901766"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "C00"] [Opening "French Defense: St. George Defense"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/dGkYR1Ak"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:03] } 1... e6 { [%eval 0.22] [%clk 0:03:02] } 2. d4 { [%eval 0.29] [%clk 0:03:04] } 2... a6 { [%eval 0.47] [%clk 0:03:02] } 3. Nf3 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3... b5 { [%eval 0.77] [%clk 0:03:03] } 4. Bd3 { [%eval 0.79] [%clk 0:03:01] } 4... Nf6 { [%eval 0.92] [%clk 0:03:02] } 5. O-O { [%eval 0.88] [%clk 0:03:01] } 5... Bb7 { [%eval 1.11] [%clk 0:03:03] } 6. Re1 { [%eval 0.89] [%clk 0:03:00] } 6... c5 { [%eval 0.82] [%clk 0:03:03] } 7. c3 { [%eval 0.66] [%clk 0:02:53] } 7... cxd4 { [%eval 0.87] [%clk 0:03:04] } 8. cxd4 { [%eval 1.23] [%clk 0:02:53] } 8... Nc6?! { [%eval 1.91] } { Inaccuracy. Be7 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:05] } 9. Bg5? { [%eval 0.63] } { Mistake. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:53] } 9... Be7? { [%eval 2.38] } { Mistake. h6 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:05] } 10. Nc3? { [%eval 1.04] } { Mistake. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:50] } 10... Rc8?? { [%eval 3.34] } { Blunder. d6 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:04] } 11. Rc1?? { [%eval 0.82] } { Blunder. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:46] } 11... h6 { [%eval 0.87] [%clk 0:03:04] } 12. Bh4?! { [%eval 0.09] } { Inaccuracy. Bd2 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:46] } 12... O-O?! { [%eval 0.99] } { Inaccuracy. Nh5 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:04] } 13. Bg3?! { [%eval 0.14] } { Inaccuracy. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:41] } 13... Na5 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:02:53] } 14. b3?? { [%eval -1.61] } { Blunder. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:40] } 14... Nc6?? { [%eval 3.22] } { Blunder. Bb4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:54] } 15. e5?? { [%eval 0.4] } { Blunder. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:40] } 15... Nh7?! { [%eval 1.2] } { Inaccuracy. Nh5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:49] } 16. Qd2?? { [%eval -1.08] } { Blunder. d5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:20] } 16... Ng5? { [%eval 0.07] } { Mistake. Bb4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:46] } 17. Nxg5 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:02:20] } 17... Bxg5 { [%eval 0.04] [%clk 0:02:46] } 18. f4 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:02:21] } 18... Bh4 { [%eval 0.07] [%clk 0:02:34] } 19. Bxh4 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:13] } 19... Qxh4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:02:34] } 20. Qe3 { [%eval -0.34] [%clk 0:02:14] } 20... Ne7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:20] } 21. Be4 { [%eval -0.39] [%clk 0:02:05] } 21... Bxe4 { [%eval -0.44] [%clk 0:02:10] } 22. Qxe4 { [%eval -0.41] [%clk 0:02:04] } 22... Nf5 { [%eval -0.63] [%clk 0:02:10] } 23. Rf1 { [%eval -0.72] [%clk 0:01:52] } 23... Qe7 { [%eval -0.61] [%clk 0:02:10] } 24. Rf3? { [%eval -2.32] } { Mistake. g4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:39] } 24... Nh4? { [%eval -0.86] } { Mistake. Qb4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:58] } 25. Rff1 { [%eval -0.89] [%clk 0:01:33] } 25... Nf5 { [%eval -0.73] [%clk 0:01:59] } 26. Kh1 { [%eval -1.18] [%clk 0:01:27] } 26... Qh4 { [%eval -0.78] [%clk 0:01:56] } 27. Kg1 { [%eval -0.73] [%clk 0:01:24] } 27... Qe7 { [%eval -0.68] [%clk 0:01:57] } 28. g4 { [%eval -0.72] [%clk 0:01:19] } 28... Nh4 { [%eval -0.7] [%clk 0:01:50] } 29. Kh1?! { [%eval -1.82] } { Inaccuracy. Qe3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:13] } 29... Qb4?! { [%eval -0.87] } { Inaccuracy. d6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:43] } 30. Qe3 { [%eval -0.93] [%clk 0:01:02] } 30... Qe7? { [%eval 0.32] } { Mistake. d6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:38] } 31. Rg1?? { [%eval -1.4] } { Blunder. Ne4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:00] } 31... b4? { [%eval 0.15] } { Mistake. d6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:33] } 32. Ne4 { [%eval 0.14] [%clk 0:00:59] } 32... Rxc1 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:01:26] } 33. Rxc1 { [%eval 0.21] [%clk 0:00:59] } 33... h5 { [%eval 0.71] [%clk 0:01:16] } 34. Rg1 { [%eval 0.59] [%clk 0:00:41] } 34... hxg4 { [%eval 0.66] [%clk 0:01:16] } 35. Rxg4 { [%eval 0.6] [%clk 0:00:42] } 35... Nf5?? { [%eval 2.5] } { Blunder. Ng6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:16] } 36. Qh3 { [%eval 2.8] [%clk 0:00:32] } 36... Rc8?? { [%eval 9.34] } { Blunder. f6 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:09] } 37. Nf6+ { [%eval 9.2] [%clk 0:00:28] } 37... Qxf6 { [%eval 8.96] [%clk 0:00:59] } 38. exf6 { [%eval 8.46] [%clk 0:00:28] } 38... Rc1+ { [%eval 9.26] [%clk 0:00:53] } 39. Rg1 { [%eval 9.08] [%clk 0:00:25] } 39... Rd1? { [%eval #9] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Rxg1+ was best. } { [%clk 0:00:52] } 40. Rf1? { [%eval 9.75] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Rxd1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:12] } 40... Rxf1+ { [%eval 9.49] [%clk 0:00:53] } 1-0 [Event "Round 9: Jakhria, Kiaan - Chedd, Neil"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/R3MSUzNU"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.26"] [White "Jakhria, Kiaan"] [Black "Chedd, Neil"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1557"] [WhiteFideId "343440649"] [BlackFideId "343422853"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B18"] [Opening "Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/R3MSUzNU"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:04] } 1... c6 { [%eval 0.31] [%clk 0:03:03] } 2. d4 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:05] } 2... d5 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3. Nc3 { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:03:04] } 3... dxe4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4. Nxe4 { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:03:05] } 4... Bf5 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5. Bd3 { [%eval -0.14] [%clk 0:03:06] } 5... Bxe4 { [%eval 0.24] [%clk 0:03:03] } 6. Bxe4 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:03:06] } 6... Nf6 { [%eval 0.23] [%clk 0:03:05] } 7. Bf5?? { [%eval -3.65] } { Blunder. Bf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:54] } 7... g6?? { [%eval 0.14] } { Blunder. Qa5+ was best. } { [%clk 0:02:59] } 8. Bh3 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:02:48] } 8... Bg7 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:02:56] } 9. Nf3 { [%eval 0.3] [%clk 0:02:49] } 9... O-O { [%eval 0.28] [%clk 0:02:52] } 10. Bf4 { [%eval -0.04] [%clk 0:02:48] } 10... Qb6 { [%eval 0.13] [%clk 0:02:41] } 11. b3? { [%eval -1.48] } { Mistake. O-O was best. } { [%clk 0:02:46] } 11... e6? { [%eval -0.04] } { Mistake. c5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:29] } 12. O-O { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:38] } 12... Nbd7 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:02:30] } 13. Ne5 { [%eval -0.4] [%clk 0:02:35] } 13... Nxe5 { [%eval -0.49] [%clk 0:02:25] } 14. Bxe5 { [%eval -0.44] [%clk 0:02:32] } 14... Rad8 { [%eval -0.27] [%clk 0:02:20] } 15. c4?? { [%eval -2.72] } { Blunder. Qf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:31] } 15... c5?? { [%eval 0.0] } { Blunder. Ne4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:15] } 16. dxc5 { [%eval -0.07] [%clk 0:02:20] } 16... Qxc5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:06] } 17. Qe2 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:17] } 17... Rd7 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:43] } 18. Rfd1 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:17] } 18... Rfd8 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:01:44] } 19. Bxf6 { [%eval -0.11] [%clk 0:01:56] } 19... Bxf6 { [%eval -0.09] [%clk 0:01:39] } 20. Bg4?? { [%eval -6.87] } { Blunder. Rxd7 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:45] } 20... Bxa1 { [%eval -6.98] [%clk 0:01:32] } 21. Rxa1 { [%eval -6.86] [%clk 0:01:42] } 21... Rd2 { [%eval -6.87] [%clk 0:01:29] } 22. Qf3 { [%eval -7.91] [%clk 0:01:38] } 22... Qd4 { [%eval -6.9] [%clk 0:01:19] } 23. h3?! { [%eval -11.26] } { Inaccuracy. Rf1 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:35] } 23... Qxa1+ { [%eval -10.42] [%clk 0:01:17] } 24. Kh2 { [%eval -10.05] [%clk 0:01:36] } 24... Qe5+ { [%eval -9.9] [%clk 0:01:16] } 25. g3? { [%eval #-12] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Qg3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:33] } 25... R8d3 { [%eval #-10] [%clk 0:01:12] } 26. Qxb7 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:01:19] } 26... Rxf2+ { [%eval #-2] [%clk 0:01:12] } 27. Kg1 { [%eval #-1] [%clk 0:01:20] } 27... Qe1# { [%clk 0:01:10] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Chow, Sunday - Kane, Robert"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/6ZKnC5iS"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.27"] [White "Chow, Sunday"] [Black "Kane, Robert"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteFideId "343486797"] [BlackElo "1781"] [BlackFideId "420468"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "A90"] [Opening "Dutch Defense: Stonewall Variation, Modern Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/6ZKnC5iS"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:02] } 1... e6 { [%eval 0.42] [%clk 0:02:59] } 2. Nf3 { [%eval 0.08] [%clk 0:03:02] } 2... d5 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:02:58] } 3. g3 { [%eval 0.06] [%clk 0:03:03] } 3... f5?! { [%eval 0.61] } { Inaccuracy. b6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:58] } 4. Bg2 { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:04] } 4... Nf6 { [%eval 0.48] [%clk 0:02:58] } 5. O-O { [%eval 0.32] [%clk 0:03:02] } 5... Bd6 { [%eval 0.51] [%clk 0:02:57] } 6. c4 { [%eval 0.39] [%clk 0:03:01] } 6... c6 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:02:57] } 7. b3 { [%eval 0.41] [%clk 0:03:00] } 7... O-O { [%eval 0.34] [%clk 0:02:53] } 8. Nbd2 { [%eval 0.19] [%clk 0:02:56] } 8... Bd7 { [%eval 0.55] [%clk 0:02:50] } 9. Qc2 { [%eval 0.54] [%clk 0:02:56] } 9... Be8 { [%eval 0.5] [%clk 0:02:48] } 10. Re1?! { [%eval -0.24] } { Inaccuracy. Ne5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:54] } 10... Nbd7 { [%eval -0.17] [%clk 0:02:46] } 11. Bb2 { [%eval -0.32] [%clk 0:02:52] } 11... Ne4 { [%eval -0.32] [%clk 0:02:41] } 12. e3 { [%eval -0.49] [%clk 0:02:22] } 12... Bh5 { [%eval -0.32] [%clk 0:02:33] } 13. Nxe4?? { [%eval -2.42] } { Blunder. Rec1 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:07] } 13... fxe4 { [%eval -2.5] [%clk 0:02:31] } 14. Nd2?! { [%eval -3.63] } { Inaccuracy. Ne5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:06] } 14... Qg5 { [%eval -3.82] [%clk 0:02:14] } 15. c5 { [%eval -4.5] [%clk 0:01:47] } 15... Bc7 { [%eval -4.33] [%clk 0:02:13] } 16. Rac1 { [%eval -4.53] [%clk 0:01:44] } 16... Rf6?! { [%eval -3.54] } { Inaccuracy. Rf7 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:04] } 17. Qb1? { [%eval -7.0] } { Mistake. Nxe4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:28] } 17... Raf8 { [%eval -6.94] [%clk 0:02:03] } 18. Rf1 { [%eval -7.6] [%clk 0:01:26] } 18... Be2?! { [%eval -5.71] } { Inaccuracy. Bf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:49] } 19. Bh3?! { [%eval -9.16] } { Inaccuracy. Nxe4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:02] } 19... Bd3 { [%eval -9.08] [%clk 0:01:41] } 20. Qa1 { [%eval -11.07] [%clk 0:00:50] } 20... Rh6 { [%eval -10.59] [%clk 0:01:29] } 21. Bg2 { [%eval -11.88] [%clk 0:00:48] } 21... Nf6 { [%eval -9.52] [%clk 0:01:27] } 22. f4 { [%eval -10.48] [%clk 0:00:46] } 22... Qh5 { [%eval -10.24] [%clk 0:01:19] } 23. h3 { [%eval -10.02] [%clk 0:00:38] } 23... g5?! { [%eval -6.71] } { Inaccuracy. Rg6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:58] } 24. Rf2 { [%eval -9.34] [%clk 0:00:33] } 24... gxf4 { [%eval -9.13] [%clk 0:00:51] } 25. Rxf4 { [%eval -11.42] [%clk 0:00:29] } 25... Bxf4 { [%eval -11.07] [%clk 0:00:47] } 26. exf4 { [%eval -11.07] [%clk 0:00:26] } 26... Rg6 { [%eval -10.39] [%clk 0:00:43] } 27. Kh2?! { [%eval #-10] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Nf1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:15] } 27... Ng4+ { [%eval #-9] [%clk 0:00:42] } 28. Kg1 { [%eval #-10] [%clk 0:00:14] } 28... Ne3?! { [%eval -11.74] } { Lost forced checkmate sequence. Nf2 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:42] } 29. g4?! { [%eval #-4] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Re1 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:04] } 29... Rxg4 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:38] } 30. hxg4 { [%eval #-3] [%clk 0:00:03] } 30... Qxg4 { [%eval #-2] [%clk 0:00:39] } 31. Kh1 { [%eval #-1] [%clk 0:00:00] } 31... Qxg2# { [%eval #0] [%clk 0:00:39] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Uduak Uso-Echebiri - Pettey, Alistair R"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/e3zeSY5u"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.28"] [White "Uduak Uso-Echebiri"] [Black "Pettey, Alistair R"] [Result "0-1"] [BlackElo "1654"] [BlackFideId "343432743"] [TimeControl "3+2"] [WhiteCountry "ENG"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "B11"] [Opening "Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/e3zeSY5u"] 1. e4 { [%eval 0.18] [%clk 0:00:00] } 1... d5 { [%eval 0.54] [%clk 0:00:00] } 2. Nc3?! { [%eval -0.3] } { Inaccuracy. exd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 2... c6?! { [%eval 0.38] } { Inaccuracy. d4 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 3. Nf3 { [%eval 0.2] [%clk 0:00:00] } 3... Bg4 { [%eval 0.27] [%clk 0:00:00] } 4. Be2 { [%eval 0.25] [%clk 0:00:00] } 4... Qc7?! { [%eval 0.9] } { Inaccuracy. e6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 5. d3?! { [%eval 0.34] } { Inaccuracy. exd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:00] } 5... Nd7? { [%eval 1.82] } { Mistake. Nf6 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:01] } 6. Be3? { [%eval 0.17] } { Mistake. exd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:03:00] } 6... O-O-O?? { [%eval 3.94] } { Blunder. dxe4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:57] } 7. a4?? { [%eval 0.62] } { Blunder. exd5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:59] } 7... dxe4?! { [%eval 1.21] } { Inaccuracy. Bxf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:44] } 8. Nxe4 { [%eval 1.01] [%clk 0:02:49] } 8... e5?! { [%eval 1.87] } { Inaccuracy. h6 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:37] } 9. c4?? { [%eval -1.46] } { Blunder. Nfg5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:50] } 9... f5?! { [%eval -0.88] } { Inaccuracy. Bxf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:37] } 10. Nc3?! { [%eval -1.89] } { Inaccuracy. Neg5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:28] } 10... Bb4?? { [%eval 0.47] } { Blunder. Bxf3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:24] } 11. O-O? { [%eval -0.96] } { Mistake. Ng5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:24] } 11... Ngf6 { [%eval -0.66] [%clk 0:02:05] } 12. d4?! { [%eval -1.59] } { Inaccuracy. a5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:24] } 12... e4?! { [%eval -0.48] } { Inaccuracy. Rhe8 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:54] } 13. Ng5 { [%eval -0.87] [%clk 0:02:19] } 13... Bxe2?! { [%eval -0.2] } { Inaccuracy. Nc5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:44] } 14. Nxe2? { [%eval -1.39] } { Mistake. Qxe2 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:10] } 14... Ng4?? { [%eval 1.51] } { Blunder. Nc5 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:43] } 15. Nf7?? { [%eval #-1] } { Checkmate is now unavoidable. Bf4 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:08] } 15... Qxh2# { [%eval #0] [%clk 0:01:41] } 0-1 [Event "Round 9: Neville, Andy - Akintola, Akintayo"] [Site "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/h12QPu6V"] [Date "2026.11.01"] [Round "9.29"] [White "Neville, Andy"] [Black "Akintola, Akintayo"] [Result "0-1"] [WhiteElo "1644"] [WhiteFideId "343445829"] [BlackElo "1671"] [BlackFideId "343491448"] [TimeControl "180+2"] [Variant "Standard"] [ECO "D01"] [Opening "Rapport-Jobava System"] [UTCDate "2026.11.01"] [UTCTime "13:26:46"] [BroadcastName "English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz"] [BroadcastURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn"] [GameURL "https://lichess.org/broadcast/english-chess-championships-2026-open-blitz/round-9/nRHGsyrn/h12QPu6V"] 1. d4 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:01] } 1... Nf6 { [%eval 0.15] [%clk 0:03:01] } 2. Nc3 { [%eval -0.02] [%clk 0:03:02] } 2... d5 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:49] } 3. Bf4 { [%eval -0.1] [%clk 0:02:55] } 3... a6 { [%eval 0.0] [%clk 0:02:48] } 4. f3?! { [%eval -0.74] } { Inaccuracy. e3 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:43] } 4... Bf5?! { [%eval -0.12] } { Inaccuracy. c5 was best. } { [%clk 0:02:28] } 5. g4 { [%eval -0.3] [%clk 0:02:37] } 5... Bg6 { [%eval -0.11] [%clk 0:02:29] } 6. h4 { [%eval -0.23] [%clk 0:02:22] } 6... h6 { [%eval -0.28] [%clk 0:02:15] } 7. Nh3 { [%eval -0.44] [%clk 0:02:03] } 7... e6 { [%eval -0.36] [%clk 0:02:14] } 8. g5?! { [%eval -1.33] } { Inaccuracy. e3 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:54] } 8... hxg5 { [%eval -1.25] [%clk 0:02:14] } 9. Bxg5 { [%eval -1.68] [%clk 0:01:54] } 9... c5 { [%eval -1.51] [%clk 0:02:03] } 10. e3 { [%eval -1.67] [%clk 0:01:44] } 10... Qb6 { [%eval -1.4] [%clk 0:01:59] } 11. Bxf6?? { [%eval -4.34] } { Blunder. Nf4 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:22] } 11... gxf6 { [%eval -4.33] [%clk 0:01:59] } 12. Nf4 { [%eval -3.68] [%clk 0:01:19] } 12... Nc6?! { [%eval -2.57] } { Inaccuracy. Qxb2 was best. } { [%clk 0:01:47] } 13. Bd3?? { [%eval -5.8] } { Blunder. Nxg6 was best. } { [%clk 0:00:55] } 13... Bxd3 { [%eval -5.92] [%clk 0:01:41] } 14. Qxd3 { [%eval -6.02] [%clk 0:00:55] } 14... cxd4 { [%eval -6.06] [%clk 0:01:38] } 15. Na4 { [%eval -7.84] [%clk 0:00:48] } 15... Qa5+ { [%eval -7.74] [%clk 0:01:31] } 16. c3 { [%eval -7.7] [%clk 0:00:32] } 0-1