Nikita Afanasiev vs Alexey Kostin
TCh-RUS Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (A32).
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Game details
- White
- Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
- Black
- Alexey Kostin (2253)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- TCh-RUS Blitz 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (A32)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikita Afanasiev (1559) and Alexey Kostin (2253) was played at TCh-RUS Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (A32). 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 Alexey Kostin?
Nikita Afanasiev vs Alexey Kostin (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Nikita Afanasiev.
What opening was played in Nikita Afanasiev vs Alexey Kostin?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (ECO A32).
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