Adithya Vaidyanathan vs Cian Ward

British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (E41).

Cian Ward19480

Adithya Vaidyanathan22001

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Game details

White: Adithya Vaidyanathan (2200)
Black: Cian Ward (1948)
Result: 1–0
Event: British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100
Year: 2026
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (E41)

About this chess game

This chess game between Adithya Vaidyanathan (2200) and Cian Ward (1948) was played at British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100 in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (E41). 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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Who won Adithya Vaidyanathan vs Cian Ward?

Adithya Vaidyanathan vs Cian Ward (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Adithya Vaidyanathan.

What opening was played in Adithya Vaidyanathan vs Cian Ward?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (ECO E41).

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