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This chess game between Roman Koltsov (1962) and Nikolay Melnikov (1674) was played in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Roman Koltsov vs Nikolay Melnikov?
Roman Koltsov vs Nikolay Melnikov (2009) finished 1-0, a win for Roman Koltsov.
What opening was played in Roman Koltsov vs Nikolay Melnikov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (ECO C90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Roman Koltsov vs Nikolay Melnikov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.