GM Javokhir Sindarov (Fyers American Gambits) beat GM Alireza Firouzja (Triveni Continental Kings) in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 (Preliminary Stage), in 34 moves.
The game turned on 27...Rc8. Before it, Stockfish had the position as a clear advantage for White (+1.43); one move later, winning for White (+3.87). It was played with 0:23 left on the clock.
Stockfish wanted 27...Rb6 instead. Can you see why? And 28.Rxc8, the engine's best reply, came straight back.
It began as the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, King's Knight Variation.
Replay it move by move, then take the key position on against the engine.
- White
- GM Javokhir Sindarov, 2732 · Fyers American Gambits
- Black
- GM Alireza Firouzja, 2748 · Triveni Continental Kings
- Result
- 1–0 in 34 moves
- Opening
- English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, King's Knight Variation · A15
- Event
- Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026, Preliminary Stage · Bengaluru, India
- Key move: {0}
- 27...Rc8
- Engine’s choice
- 27...Rb6