Pavlo Makarov vs Oleg Budnikov
All-Ukrainian Blitz 100th anniversary Efim Geller, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation (E38).
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Game details
- White
- Pavlo Makarov (2068)
- Black
- Oleg Budnikov (2315)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- All-Ukrainian Blitz 100th anniversary Efim Geller
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation (E38)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pavlo Makarov (2068) and Oleg Budnikov (2315) was played at All-Ukrainian Blitz 100th anniversary Efim Geller in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation (E38). 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 Pavlo Makarov vs Oleg Budnikov?
Pavlo Makarov vs Oleg Budnikov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pavlo Makarov vs Oleg Budnikov?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation (ECO E38).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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