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This chess game between Vadim Afanasiev (2305) and Ilya Nikolaev (2092) was played in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vadim Afanasiev vs Ilya Nikolaev?
Vadim Afanasiev vs Ilya Nikolaev (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vadim Afanasiev vs Ilya Nikolaev?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vadim Afanasiev vs Ilya Nikolaev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.