James Merriman vs Nigel Birtwistle
Hull 4NCL Open 2022, 2022 · Result 1–0 · Benko Gambit (A57).
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Game details
- White
- James Merriman (1880)
- Black
- Nigel Birtwistle (2171)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Hull 4NCL Open 2022
- Year
- 2022
- Opening
- Benko Gambit (A57)
About this chess game
This chess game between James Merriman (1880) and Nigel Birtwistle (2171) was played at Hull 4NCL Open 2022 in 2022 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A57). 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 James Merriman vs Nigel Birtwistle?
James Merriman vs Nigel Birtwistle (2022) finished 1–0, a win for James Merriman.
What opening was played in James Merriman vs Nigel Birtwistle?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Merriman vs Nigel Birtwistle, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.