Rudik Makarian vs Nikita Afanasiev

Russian Cup Final 2025, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37).

Nikita Afanasiev15591

Rudik Makarian25240

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Game details

White: Rudik Makarian (2524)
Black: Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
Result: 0–1
Event: Russian Cup Final 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rudik Makarian (2524) and Nikita Afanasiev (1559) was played at Russian Cup Final 2025 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37). 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 Rudik Makarian vs Nikita Afanasiev?

Rudik Makarian vs Nikita Afanasiev (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Nikita Afanasiev.

What opening was played in Rudik Makarian vs Nikita Afanasiev?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (ECO D37).

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