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This chess game between Matthias Melcher (1975) and Michael Stephan (2044) was played in 2020 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Italian Game: Classical Variation (C53).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matthias Melcher vs Michael Stephan?
Matthias Melcher vs Michael Stephan (2020) finished 0-1, a win for Michael Stephan.
What opening was played in Matthias Melcher vs Michael Stephan?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Classical Variation (ECO C53).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matthias Melcher vs Michael Stephan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.