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This chess game between Nikita Afanasiev (1559) and Ruslan Shcherbakov (2516) was played at TCh-RUS Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikita Afanasiev vs Ruslan Shcherbakov?
Nikita Afanasiev vs Ruslan Shcherbakov (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikita Afanasiev vs Ruslan Shcherbakov?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (ECO A29).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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