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This chess game between Wilfried Melzer and Evgeny Petrovich Karelin (2100) was played at WS/M/010 in 2005 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (C99).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Wilfried Melzer vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin?
Wilfried Melzer vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin (2005) finished 1-0, a win for Wilfried Melzer.
What opening was played in Wilfried Melzer vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (ECO C99).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Wilfried Melzer vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.