Leighton Nicholls vs Richard Jingjie Liu
2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships, 2026 · Result 0–1 · King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (C36).
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Game details
- White
- Leighton Nicholls (1882)
- Black
- Richard Jingjie Liu (1924)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- 2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (C36)
About this chess game
This chess game between Leighton Nicholls (1882) and Richard Jingjie Liu (1924) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (C36). 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 Leighton Nicholls vs Richard Jingjie Liu?
Leighton Nicholls vs Richard Jingjie Liu (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Richard Jingjie Liu.
What opening was played in Leighton Nicholls vs Richard Jingjie Liu?
The game opened with the King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (ECO C36).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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