John Merriman vs Carmel Barwick

Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45).

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John Merriman22441

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Game details

White: John Merriman (2244)
Black: Carmel Barwick (1902)
Result: 1–0
Event: Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open
Year: 2026
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation (E45)

About this chess game

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). 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 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).

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