Sam Melkonian vs Richard Sasseville
Winter/Hiver Open, 1979 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (C79).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Melkonian
- Black
- Richard Sasseville
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Winter/Hiver Open
- Year
- 1979
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (C79)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Melkonian and Richard Sasseville was played at Winter/Hiver Open in 1979 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (C79). 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 Richard Sasseville?
Sam Melkonian vs Richard Sasseville (1979) finished 1–0, a win for Sam Melkonian.
What opening was played in Sam Melkonian vs Richard Sasseville?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (ECO C79).
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 Richard Sasseville, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.