chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Irina Zakurdjaeva vs Salome Melia
European Championship (Women) (2013), Belgrade SRB, rd 2, Jul-24
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan. Sveshnikov Variation Chelyabinsk Variation (B33)  ·  0-1

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
a
1
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
White to move.
ANALYSIS [x]
0-1

rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1
FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 1 more I Zakurdjaeva/S Melia game
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" button below the game.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

Kibitzer's Corner
Jul-24-13  knt980: 34...Qxh4+ is simply brilliant.
Jul-25-13  Robed.Bishop: I agree. What a turn of events!
Feb-10-18
Premium Chessgames Member
  fredthebear: Every bit in the spirit of Lasker!
Mar-02-20  SpiritedReposte: So <31. Be6> looks good on the face of it. However the incredible follow up <34. ...Qxh4+!> gxh4 Be5+ makes sure to queen with check and mate can't be far off.
Mar-03-20  syracrophy: 34...Qxh4+!! Finesse!
Feb-07-21
Premium Chessgames Member
  GrahamClayton: 34.Kg2 f1Q+ 35.Kxf1 Be7+ 36.Kg2 Qf2+ 37.Kh3 Qf1+ 38.Kg4 hxg6 39.Qd7 Rf4+ 40.gxf4 Qg2#
Aug-20-22  Saniyat24: Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat...!
Aug-21-22
Premium Chessgames Member
  Sergio X Garcia: Never stop, never give up, never stop giving yourself the self-confidence you need to be a champion. - Diego Sanchez

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC