Mario Desautels vs Sam Melkonian
Quebec Open, 1979 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Mario Desautels
- Black
- Sam Melkonian
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Quebec Open
- Year
- 1979
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mario Desautels and Sam Melkonian was played at Quebec Open in 1979 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 (1979) finished 0–1, a win for Sam Melkonian.
What opening was played in Mario Desautels vs Sam Melkonian?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
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.