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This chess game between Vitaly Shinkevich (2496) and Semen Eduardovich Meribanov (2345) was played in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaly Shinkevich vs Semen Eduardovich Meribanov?
Vitaly Shinkevich vs Semen Eduardovich Meribanov (2009) finished 1-0, a win for Vitaly Shinkevich.
What opening was played in Vitaly Shinkevich vs Semen Eduardovich Meribanov?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitaly Shinkevich vs Semen Eduardovich Meribanov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.