John Nicholson vs Stephen Balmer
Glorney Cup, 1972 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- John Nicholson (2065)
- Black
- Stephen Balmer (2010)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Glorney Cup
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Nicholson (2065) and Stephen Balmer (2010) was played at Glorney Cup in 1972 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 John Nicholson vs Stephen Balmer?
John Nicholson vs Stephen Balmer (1972) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Nicholson vs Stephen Balmer?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Nicholson vs Stephen Balmer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.