Now the defensive Montreal gets to have a go. A Zukertort opening which evolves into a Ruy Lopez. A long game with the GK going into the endgame with an advantage.
[Event "CB-Emu"]
[Site "Computer"]
[Date "2025.11.23"]
[Round "1"]
[White "Saitek GK 2100"]
[Black "Mephisto Montreal 68000"]
[Result "1-0"]
[ECO "C78"]
[WhiteElo "2100"]
[BlackElo "1951"]
[Annotator "Tactical Analysis 4.3 (4s)"]
[PlyCount "209"]
[EventDate "2025.??.??"]
[TimeControl "1800+10"]
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