Vitaliy Melnichenko vs Carlo Luciani

Russia, 1967 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).

Carlo Luciani22800

Vitaliy Melnichenko19061

Notation · 41 moves

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Game details

White: Vitaliy Melnichenko (1906)
Black: Carlo Luciani (2280)
Result: 1–0
Event: Russia
Year: 1967
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vitaliy Melnichenko (1906) and Carlo Luciani (2280) was played at Russia in 1967 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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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Who won Vitaliy Melnichenko vs Carlo Luciani?

Vitaliy Melnichenko vs Carlo Luciani (1967) finished 1–0, a win for Vitaliy Melnichenko.

What opening was played in Vitaliy Melnichenko vs Carlo Luciani?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).

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