Hrant Melkumyan vs Ilia Smirin

World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Ilia Smirin26091

Hrant Melkumyan26700

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Game details

White: Hrant Melkumyan (2670)
Black: Ilia Smirin (2609)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Blitz 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hrant Melkumyan (2670) and Ilia Smirin (2609) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Hrant Melkumyan vs Ilia Smirin?

Hrant Melkumyan vs Ilia Smirin (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Ilia Smirin.

What opening was played in Hrant Melkumyan vs Ilia Smirin?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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