Ruslan Gadzhiev vs Nikita Afanasiev

Chigorin Memorial 2024, 2024 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43).

Nikita Afanasiev1559½

Ruslan Gadzhiev2107½

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Game details

White: Ruslan Gadzhiev (2107)
Black: Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
Result: ½–½
Event: Chigorin Memorial 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ruslan Gadzhiev (2107) and Nikita Afanasiev (1559) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2024 in 2024 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43). 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 Ruslan Gadzhiev vs Nikita Afanasiev?

Ruslan Gadzhiev vs Nikita Afanasiev (2024) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ruslan Gadzhiev vs Nikita Afanasiev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO B43).

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