Yuri Malinin vs Aleksandr Afonin
Chigorin Memorial, 1998 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).
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Game details
- White
- Yuri Malinin (2335)
- Black
- Aleksandr Afonin (2235)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Chigorin Memorial
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)
About this chess game
This chess game between Yuri Malinin (2335) and Aleksandr Afonin (2235) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 1998 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Yuri Malinin vs Aleksandr Afonin?
Yuri Malinin vs Aleksandr Afonin (1998) finished 1–0, a win for Yuri Malinin.
What opening was played in Yuri Malinin vs Aleksandr Afonin?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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