Nikita Afanasiev vs Valeriy Grinev

23. Voronezh Master Open, 2019 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42).

Valeriy Grinev2422½

Nikita Afanasiev1559½

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Game details

White: Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
Black: Valeriy Grinev (2422)
Result: ½–½
Event: 23. Voronezh Master Open
Year: 2019
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nikita Afanasiev (1559) and Valeriy Grinev (2422) was played at 23. Voronezh Master Open in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42). 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 Valeriy Grinev?

Nikita Afanasiev vs Valeriy Grinev (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Nikita Afanasiev vs Valeriy Grinev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B42).

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