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This chess game between Karl Birnstiel (1119) and Valery Melnikov (2282) was played in 2006 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06).
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 Karl Birnstiel vs Valery Melnikov?
Karl Birnstiel vs Valery Melnikov (2006) finished 0-1, a win for Valery Melnikov.
What opening was played in Karl Birnstiel vs Valery Melnikov?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Karl Birnstiel vs Valery Melnikov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.