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This chess game between Vitaly Meribanov (2402) and Pavel Smolich (2285) was played at TCh-BLR Clubs 2016 in 2016 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack, Castling Line (C86).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaly Meribanov vs Pavel Smolich?
Vitaly Meribanov vs Pavel Smolich (2016) finished 1-0, a win for Vitaly Meribanov.
What opening was played in Vitaly Meribanov vs Pavel Smolich?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack, Castling Line (ECO C86).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitaly Meribanov vs Pavel Smolich, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.