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This chess game between Nikita Afanasiev (2525) and Vl Zakhartsov (2476) was played at Blitz GP RUS TOP28 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (D77).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikita Afanasiev vs Vl Zakhartsov?
Nikita Afanasiev vs Vl Zakhartsov (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikita Afanasiev vs Vl Zakhartsov?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation (ECO D77).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikita Afanasiev vs Vl Zakhartsov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.