Doug Newman vs Sam Melkonian
Winter/Hiver Open, 1979 · Result 0–1 · Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation (D88).
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Game details
- White
- Doug Newman
- Black
- Sam Melkonian
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Winter/Hiver Open
- Year
- 1979
- Opening
- Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation (D88)
About this chess game
This chess game between Doug Newman and Sam Melkonian was played at Winter/Hiver Open in 1979 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation (D88). 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 (1979) finished 0–1, a win for Sam Melkonian.
What opening was played in Doug Newman vs Sam Melkonian?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation (ECO D88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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