Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hrant Melkumyan

World Rapid 2016, 2016 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B36).

Hrant Melkumyan26331

Santosh Gujrathi Vidit26890

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Game details

White: Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2689)
Black: Hrant Melkumyan (2633)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Rapid 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2689) and Hrant Melkumyan (2633) was played at World Rapid 2016 in 2016 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B36). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hrant Melkumyan?

Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hrant Melkumyan (2016) finished 0–1, a win for Hrant Melkumyan.

What opening was played in Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hrant Melkumyan?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (ECO B36).

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