Derek McGill vs Akshay Ranade
Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 - Open Open, 2026 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (A23).
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Game details
- White
- Derek McGill (1853)
- Black
- Akshay Ranade (1716)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 - Open Open
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (A23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Derek McGill (1853) and Akshay Ranade (1716) was played at Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 - Open Open in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (A23). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Derek McGill vs Akshay Ranade?
Derek McGill vs Akshay Ranade (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Derek McGill vs Akshay Ranade?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (ECO A23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Derek McGill vs Akshay Ranade, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.