Sam Melkonian vs Claude Picard
Winter/Hiver Open, 1979 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Melkonian
- Black
- Claude Picard
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Winter/Hiver Open
- Year
- 1979
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Melkonian and Claude Picard was played at Winter/Hiver Open in 1979 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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 Claude Picard?
Sam Melkonian vs Claude Picard (1979) finished 1–0, a win for Sam Melkonian.
What opening was played in Sam Melkonian vs Claude Picard?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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