Nikita Afanasiev vs Marat Askerov

TCh-RUS Premier 2021, 2021 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34).

Marat Askerov23840

Nikita Afanasiev15591

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Game details

White: Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
Black: Marat Askerov (2384)
Result: 1–0
Event: TCh-RUS Premier 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nikita Afanasiev (1559) and Marat Askerov (2384) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2021 in 2021 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34). 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 Nikita Afanasiev vs Marat Askerov?

Nikita Afanasiev vs Marat Askerov (2021) finished 1–0, a win for Nikita Afanasiev.

What opening was played in Nikita Afanasiev vs Marat Askerov?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (ECO A34).

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