Leighton Nicholls vs Robert W Smith
2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Modern Defense (B06).
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Game details
- White
- Leighton Nicholls (1882)
- Black
- Robert W Smith (2136)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- 2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Modern Defense (B06)
About this chess game
This chess game between Leighton Nicholls (1882) and Robert W Smith (2136) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06). 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 Robert W Smith?
Leighton Nicholls vs Robert W Smith (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Robert W Smith.
What opening was played in Leighton Nicholls vs Robert W Smith?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
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 Robert W Smith, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.