Afanasiev, Nikita – Boiarintsev, Vitaly

2569 2022 · White wins (resignation, time or agreement)

In 2022, the Englund Gambit takes centre stage between two Russian players: a daring, ultra-rare opening at this level in which Black sacrifices a pawn on move two to unbalance the game straight away. A provocative choice that promises complications right from the opening bell!