Nikita Afanasiev vs Aleksandr E. Usov

TCh-RUS Blitz 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02).

Aleksandr E. Usov2376½

Nikita Afanasiev1559½

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Game details

White: Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
Black: Aleksandr E. Usov (2376)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-RUS Blitz 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nikita Afanasiev (1559) and Aleksandr E. Usov (2376) was played at TCh-RUS Blitz 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. 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 Aleksandr E. Usov?

Nikita Afanasiev vs Aleksandr E. Usov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Nikita Afanasiev vs Aleksandr E. Usov?

The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D02).

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