Nigel Birtwistle vs Richard A Bates

British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).

Richard A Bates22971

Nigel Birtwistle20200

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Game details

White: Nigel Birtwistle (2020)
Black: Richard A Bates (2297)
Result: 0–1
Event: British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100
Year: 2026
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nigel Birtwistle (2020) and Richard A Bates (2297) was played at British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100 in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Nigel Birtwistle vs Richard A Bates?

Nigel Birtwistle vs Richard A Bates (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Richard A Bates.

What opening was played in Nigel Birtwistle vs Richard A Bates?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).

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