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This chess game between Tom Melody and John Spinale was played at Corr IECC Trio in 1996 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20).
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 Tom Melody vs John Spinale?
Tom Melody vs John Spinale (1996) finished 1-0, a win for Tom Melody.
What opening was played in Tom Melody vs John Spinale?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO D20).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Tom Melody vs John Spinale, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.