Maksim Volkov vs Alexey O. Zakharov

TCh-RUS Premier 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Alexey O. Zakharov2166½

Maksim Volkov2388½

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Game details

White: Maksim Volkov (2388)
Black: Alexey O. Zakharov (2166)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-RUS Premier 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maksim Volkov (2388) and Alexey O. Zakharov (2166) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Maksim Volkov vs Alexey O. Zakharov?

Maksim Volkov vs Alexey O. Zakharov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Maksim Volkov vs Alexey O. Zakharov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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