Lester Van Meter vs Leighton Nicholls
2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid, 2026 · Result ½–½ · English Opening (A10).
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Game details
- White
- Lester Van Meter (1918)
- Black
- Leighton Nicholls (1882)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- English Opening (A10)
About this chess game
This chess game between Lester Van Meter (1918) and Leighton Nicholls (1882) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening (A10). 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 Lester Van Meter vs Leighton Nicholls?
Lester Van Meter vs Leighton Nicholls (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lester Van Meter vs Leighton Nicholls?
The game opened with the English Opening (ECO A10).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lester Van Meter vs Leighton Nicholls, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.