This time the Mach IV is well ahead but again makes a couple of poor moves which the Amsterdam takes full advantage of.
[Event "CB-Emu"]
[Site "?"]
[Date "2025.12.29"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Fidelity Designer Mach IV"]
[Black "Mephisto Amsterdam Phoenix SE"]
[Result "0-1"]
[ECO "D16"]
[WhiteElo "2071"]
[BlackElo "2000"]
[Annotator "Clive"]
[PlyCount "146"]
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Next up is the Mephisto Montreal. I will try and find some matchsticks so I can keep my eyes open!