Bodhana Sivanandan (ENG: 2303) – MarcAndria Maurizzi (FRA: 2628)
DOLE Open Aix-en-Provence 2026 R1 18-07-2026

Black’s last move, 27… Qb6 was an oversight in a marginally better position, and Bodhana was quick to take advantage.

Her winning continuation was 28. b4! Qxb4 29. Nd5!

Congratulations to everyone who found the solution. You have to see three move tactics like this all the time, but very occasionally even 2600+ rated GMs sometimes miss them.

Here’s the complete game. As always, click on any move for a pop-up window.