Sam Melkonian vs Grant McCrea
Pere Noel, 1978 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Melkonian
- Black
- Grant McCrea
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Pere Noel
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Melkonian and Grant McCrea was played at Pere Noel in 1978 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81). 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 Grant McCrea?
Sam Melkonian vs Grant McCrea (1978) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sam Melkonian vs Grant McCrea?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (ECO E81).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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