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This chess game between M Nikitenko (2476) and Denis Makhnev (2532) was played at World Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won M Nikitenko vs Denis Makhnev?
M Nikitenko vs Denis Makhnev (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in M Nikitenko vs Denis Makhnev?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (ECO D37).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of M Nikitenko vs Denis Makhnev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.