Pavel Smirnov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Dzhubga Rapid 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Game details
- White
- Pavel Smirnov (2538)
- Black
- Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Dzhubga Rapid 2023
- Year
- 2023
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pavel Smirnov (2538) and Nikita Afanasiev (1559) was played at Dzhubga Rapid 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48). 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 Pavel Smirnov vs Nikita Afanasiev?
Pavel Smirnov vs Nikita Afanasiev (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pavel Smirnov vs Nikita Afanasiev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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