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This chess game between Wolfgang Stephan (1780) and R. Melton was played at New York in 1963 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Knight Opening (C40).
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 Wolfgang Stephan vs R. Melton?
Wolfgang Stephan vs R. Melton (1963) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Wolfgang Stephan vs R. Melton?
The game opened with the King's Knight Opening (ECO C40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Wolfgang Stephan vs R. Melton, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.