Nikita Afanasiev vs Maksim Popov
RUS Ch Rapid 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02).
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Game details
- White
- Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
- Black
- Maksim Popov (2316)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- RUS Ch Rapid 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikita Afanasiev (1559) and Maksim Popov (2316) was played at RUS Ch Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02). 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 Maksim Popov?
Nikita Afanasiev vs Maksim Popov (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Nikita Afanasiev.
What opening was played in Nikita Afanasiev vs Maksim Popov?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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