Doug Newman vs Sam Melkonian
Easter/Paques Open, 1978 · Result 0–1 · Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44).
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Game details
- White
- Doug Newman
- Black
- Sam Melkonian
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Easter/Paques Open
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44)
About this chess game
This chess game between Doug Newman and Sam Melkonian was played at Easter/Paques Open in 1978 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44). 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 Doug Newman vs Sam Melkonian?
Doug Newman vs Sam Melkonian (1978) finished 0–1, a win for Sam Melkonian.
What opening was played in Doug Newman vs Sam Melkonian?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (ECO A44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Doug Newman vs Sam Melkonian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.