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This chess game between Merike Rotova (2057) and Evgeny Petrovich Karelin (1706) was played at ICCF Jubilee Officials/IM-D in 2001 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Indian Defense (A45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Merike Rotova vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin?
Merike Rotova vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin (2001) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Merike Rotova vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin?
The game opened with the Indian Defense (ECO A45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Merike Rotova vs Evgeny Petrovich Karelin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.