William Rui Liu vs Robert W Smith
2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Game details
- White
- William Rui Liu (2116)
- Black
- Robert W Smith (2136)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)
About this chess game
This chess game between William Rui Liu (2116) and Robert W Smith (2136) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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 William Rui Liu vs Robert W Smith?
William Rui Liu vs Robert W Smith (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in William Rui Liu vs Robert W Smith?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
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