Barry R Hooton vs Leighton Nicholls
2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44).
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Game details
- White
- Barry R Hooton (1491)
- Black
- Leighton Nicholls (1882)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44)
About this chess game
This chess game between Barry R Hooton (1491) and Leighton Nicholls (1882) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44). 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 Barry R Hooton vs Leighton Nicholls?
Barry R Hooton vs Leighton Nicholls (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Leighton Nicholls.
What opening was played in Barry R Hooton vs Leighton Nicholls?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (ECO A44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Barry R Hooton vs Leighton Nicholls, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.