Sergey Volkov vs Nikita Afanasiev

22. Voronezh Master Open, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D98).

Nikita Afanasiev1559½

Sergey Volkov1459½

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Game details

White: Sergey Volkov (1459)
Black: Nikita Afanasiev (1559)
Result: ½–½
Event: 22. Voronezh Master Open
Year: 2018
Opening: Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D98)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergey Volkov (1459) and Nikita Afanasiev (1559) was played at 22. Voronezh Master Open in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D98). 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 Sergey Volkov vs Nikita Afanasiev?

Sergey Volkov vs Nikita Afanasiev (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Sergey Volkov vs Nikita Afanasiev?

The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (ECO D98).

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