Itmam Ekram vs Nigel Birtwistle
British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Itmam Ekram (1624)
- Black
- Nigel Birtwistle (2020)
- 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 Itmam Ekram (1624) and Nigel Birtwistle (2020) 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Itmam Ekram vs Nigel Birtwistle?
Itmam Ekram vs Nigel Birtwistle (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Nigel Birtwistle.
What opening was played in Itmam Ekram vs Nigel Birtwistle?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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