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This chess game between A Melnikov (2335) and Ilya Tsesarsky (2300) was played at URS Ch, semi final in 1987 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (E19).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won A Melnikov vs Ilya Tsesarsky?
A Melnikov vs Ilya Tsesarsky (1987) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in A Melnikov vs Ilya Tsesarsky?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (ECO E19).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of A Melnikov vs Ilya Tsesarsky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.