Daniel Benson vs Sam Melkonian
Montreal Open, 1978 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (C64).
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Game details
- White
- Daniel Benson
- Black
- Sam Melkonian
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Montreal Open
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (C64)
About this chess game
This chess game between Daniel Benson and Sam Melkonian was played at Montreal Open in 1978 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (C64). 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 Daniel Benson vs Sam Melkonian?
Daniel Benson vs Sam Melkonian (1978) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Daniel Benson vs Sam Melkonian?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (ECO C64).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Daniel Benson vs Sam Melkonian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.