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This chess game between Leonard Melkonyan (2337) and Alexander Zharkov (2146) was played at RUS Ch Seniors in 2004 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leonard Melkonyan vs Alexander Zharkov?
Leonard Melkonyan vs Alexander Zharkov (2004) finished 1-0, a win for Leonard Melkonyan.
What opening was played in Leonard Melkonyan vs Alexander Zharkov?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (ECO D61).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leonard Melkonyan vs Alexander Zharkov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.