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This chess game between Al Kovalchuk (2375) and Nikita Afanasiev (1559) was played at Dzhubga Blitz 2023 in 2023 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Al Kovalchuk vs Nikita Afanasiev?
Al Kovalchuk vs Nikita Afanasiev (2023) finished 0-1, a win for Nikita Afanasiev.
What opening was played in Al Kovalchuk vs Nikita Afanasiev?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Al Kovalchuk vs Nikita Afanasiev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.