Alexander 2003 Karpov vs Valery Melnikov
Nizhniy Tagil RUS, 8. Zudov Memorial, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander 2003 Karpov (1459)
- Black
- Valery Melnikov (2242)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Nizhniy Tagil RUS, 8. Zudov Memorial
- Year
- 2012
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander 2003 Karpov (1459) and Valery Melnikov (2242) was played at Nizhniy Tagil RUS, 8. Zudov Memorial in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Alexander 2003 Karpov vs Valery Melnikov?
Alexander 2003 Karpov vs Valery Melnikov (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexander 2003 Karpov vs Valery Melnikov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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