GM Javokhir Sindarov (Fyers American Gambits) beat GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (Ganges Grandmasters) in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 (Preliminary Stage), in 45 moves.
The game turned on 37...Rb7. Before it, Stockfish had the position as a small edge for White (+0.71); one move later, winning for White (+4.81). It was played with 4:27 left on the clock.
Stockfish wanted 37...hxg5 instead. Can you see why? And 38.Rxc5, the engine's best reply, came straight back.
It began as the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi, 2729 · Ganges Grandmasters
- Result
- 1–0 in 45 moves
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation · D37
- Event
- Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026, Preliminary Stage · Bengaluru, India
- Key move: {0}
- 37...Rb7
- Engine’s choice
- 37...hxg5