Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Richard Ward vs Birger Melander. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Richard Ward (2131) and Birger Melander (2196) was played at ENG-SWE 2018 in 2018 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed (E07).
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.
Looking for more Richard Ward games or Birger Melander games? This Richard Ward vs Birger Melander encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Catalan Opening: Closed.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Richard Ward vs Birger Melander?
Richard Ward vs Birger Melander (2018) finished 1-0, a win for Richard Ward.
What opening was played in Richard Ward vs Birger Melander?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed (ECO E07).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Richard Ward vs Birger Melander, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.