Sam Melkonian vs Paul Dorion
Estival, 1980 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C75).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Melkonian (1883)
- Black
- Paul Dorion (1624)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Estival
- Year
- 1980
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C75)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Melkonian (1883) and Paul Dorion (1624) was played at Estival in 1980 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C75). 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 Sam Melkonian vs Paul Dorion?
Sam Melkonian vs Paul Dorion (1980) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sam Melkonian vs Paul Dorion?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C75).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sam Melkonian vs Paul Dorion, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.