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This chess game between Mikhail Melnichuk (2127) and Irina Merkulova (2118) was played at Kiev Chess Union Open in 2005 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (E95).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mikhail Melnichuk vs Irina Merkulova?
Mikhail Melnichuk vs Irina Merkulova (2005) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mikhail Melnichuk vs Irina Merkulova?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (ECO E95).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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