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This chess game between Alexandr Kovtunenko (2139) and Nikita Afanasiev (1559) was played at TCh-Moscow 2018 in 2018 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexandr Kovtunenko vs Nikita Afanasiev?
Alexandr Kovtunenko vs Nikita Afanasiev (2018) finished 0-1, a win for Nikita Afanasiev.
What opening was played in Alexandr Kovtunenko vs Nikita Afanasiev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).
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