Mikhail Melnichuk vs Yury Poluektov
Alushta UKR, Men Ch semi-final, 2008 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16).
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Game details
- White
- Mikhail Melnichuk (2279)
- Black
- Yury Poluektov (2338)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Alushta UKR, Men Ch semi-final
- Year
- 2008
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mikhail Melnichuk (2279) and Yury Poluektov (2338) was played at Alushta UKR, Men Ch semi-final in 2008 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16). 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 Mikhail Melnichuk vs Yury Poluektov?
Mikhail Melnichuk vs Yury Poluektov (2008) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mikhail Melnichuk vs Yury Poluektov?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (ECO E16).
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