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This chess game between John Merriman (2244) and Carmel Barwick (1902) was played at Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Merriman vs Carmel Barwick?
John Merriman vs Carmel Barwick (2026) finished 1-0, a win for John Merriman.
What opening was played in John Merriman vs Carmel Barwick?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (ECO E45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Merriman vs Carmel Barwick, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.