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This chess game between Kirill Merkulov (1297) and Vitaly Gusakov (2243) was played in 2007 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Old Indian Defense (A53).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kirill Merkulov vs Vitaly Gusakov?
Kirill Merkulov vs Vitaly Gusakov (2007) finished 0-1, a win for Vitaly Gusakov.
What opening was played in Kirill Merkulov vs Vitaly Gusakov?
The game opened with the Old Indian Defense (ECO A53).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kirill Merkulov vs Vitaly Gusakov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.