Mario Desautels vs Sam Melkonian
May Open, 1978 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (C64).
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Game details
- White
- Mario Desautels
- Black
- Sam Melkonian
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- May Open
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation (C64)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mario Desautels and Sam Melkonian was played at May Open in 1978 and finished 0–1. 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 Mario Desautels vs Sam Melkonian?
Mario Desautels vs Sam Melkonian (1978) finished 0–1, a win for Sam Melkonian.
What opening was played in Mario Desautels 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 Mario Desautels vs Sam Melkonian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.