Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Michael Christopher Cole vs James Howorth. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Michael Christopher Cole (1948) and James Howorth (1770) was played at 4NCL Bradford U2000 in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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.
Looking for more Michael Christopher Cole games or James Howorth games? This Michael Christopher Cole vs James Howorth encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Closed.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Christopher Cole vs James Howorth?
Michael Christopher Cole vs James Howorth (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Michael Christopher Cole.
What opening was played in Michael Christopher Cole vs James Howorth?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Christopher Cole vs James Howorth, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.