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This chess game between Denis Khismatullin (2540) and Nikolay Zharkov (2213) was played at TCh-RUS Blitz 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (D78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Denis Khismatullin vs Nikolay Zharkov?
Denis Khismatullin vs Nikolay Zharkov (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Denis Khismatullin vs Nikolay Zharkov?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (ECO D78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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