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This chess game between Leighton Nicholls (1882) and Ethan Zhirui Wang (1539) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the King's Gambit (C30).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leighton Nicholls vs Ethan Zhirui Wang?
Leighton Nicholls vs Ethan Zhirui Wang (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Leighton Nicholls.
What opening was played in Leighton Nicholls vs Ethan Zhirui Wang?
The game opened with the King's Gambit (ECO C30).
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 Ethan Zhirui Wang, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.