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This chess game between Lionel Riou-Durand (1950) and Jonathan T Melsom (1696) was played at 4NCL Division 4 South in 2020 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lionel Riou-Durand vs Jonathan T Melsom?
Lionel Riou-Durand vs Jonathan T Melsom (2020) finished 1-0, a win for Lionel Riou-Durand.
What opening was played in Lionel Riou-Durand vs Jonathan T Melsom?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lionel Riou-Durand vs Jonathan T Melsom, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.