Alfie Melia vs John Merriman
Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52).
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Game details
- White
- Alfie Melia (1862)
- Black
- John Merriman (2244)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alfie Melia (1862) and John Merriman (2244) was played at Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52). 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 Alfie Melia vs John Merriman?
Alfie Melia vs John Merriman (2026) finished 0–1, a win for John Merriman.
What opening was played in Alfie Melia vs John Merriman?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (ECO E52).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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