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This chess game between Leighton Nicholls (1882) and Emily Cathay Gan (1832) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Main Line (B77).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leighton Nicholls vs Emily Cathay Gan?
Leighton Nicholls vs Emily Cathay Gan (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Leighton Nicholls vs Emily Cathay Gan?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Main Line (ECO B77).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leighton Nicholls vs Emily Cathay Gan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.