Oleg Nikolenko vs Nikita Afanasiev

TCh-Moscow 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69).

Nikita Afanasiev15591

Oleg Nikolenko24660

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Game details

White: Oleg Nikolenko (2466)
Black: Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
Result: 0–1
Event: TCh-Moscow 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69)

About this chess game

This chess game between Oleg Nikolenko (2466) and Nikita Afanasiev (1559) was played at TCh-Moscow 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69). 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 Oleg Nikolenko vs Nikita Afanasiev?

Oleg Nikolenko vs Nikita Afanasiev (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Nikita Afanasiev.

What opening was played in Oleg Nikolenko vs Nikita Afanasiev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (ECO B69).

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