Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Viktor Arutiunov vs Mikhail Melnichuk. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Viktor Arutiunov (2088) and Mikhail Melnichuk (2142) was played at ch-Kiev in 2004 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73).
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.
Looking for more Viktor Arutiunov games or Mikhail Melnichuk games? This Viktor Arutiunov vs Mikhail Melnichuk encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Viktor Arutiunov vs Mikhail Melnichuk?
Viktor Arutiunov vs Mikhail Melnichuk (2004) finished 0-1, a win for Mikhail Melnichuk.
What opening was played in Viktor Arutiunov vs Mikhail Melnichuk?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (ECO B73).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Viktor Arutiunov vs Mikhail Melnichuk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.