Sam Melkonian vs Houman Zolfaghari
Quebec Open, 1980 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (B70).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Melkonian (2032)
- Black
- Houman Zolfaghari (1792)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Quebec Open
- Year
- 1980
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (B70)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Melkonian (2032) and Houman Zolfaghari (1792) was played at Quebec Open in 1980 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (B70). 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 Houman Zolfaghari?
Sam Melkonian vs Houman Zolfaghari (1980) finished 0–1, a win for Houman Zolfaghari.
What opening was played in Sam Melkonian vs Houman Zolfaghari?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (ECO B70).
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 Houman Zolfaghari, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.