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This chess game between Nazar Nikolaev (1613) and Aleksandr Afonin (2235) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 1998 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nazar Nikolaev vs Aleksandr Afonin?
Nazar Nikolaev vs Aleksandr Afonin (1998) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nazar Nikolaev vs Aleksandr Afonin?
The game opened with the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (ECO D34).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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