Valery Zolotukhin vs Sargis Melkonian

Arctic Cup u16, 2003 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).

Sargis Melkonian2301½

Valery Zolotukhin2117½

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Game details

White: Valery Zolotukhin (2117)
Black: Sargis Melkonian (2301)
Result: ½–½
Event: Arctic Cup u16
Year: 2003
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valery Zolotukhin (2117) and Sargis Melkonian (2301) was played at Arctic Cup u16 in 2003 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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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Who won Valery Zolotukhin vs Sargis Melkonian?

Valery Zolotukhin vs Sargis Melkonian (2003) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Valery Zolotukhin vs Sargis Melkonian?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).

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