Levon Aronian vs Alexander Donchenko

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 1-30, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50).

Alexander Donchenko2661½

Levon Aronian2729½

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Game details

White: Levon Aronian (2729)
Black: Alexander Donchenko (2661)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50)

About this chess game

This chess game between Levon Aronian (2729) and Alexander Donchenko (2661) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50). 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 Levon Aronian vs Alexander Donchenko?

Levon Aronian vs Alexander Donchenko (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Levon Aronian vs Alexander Donchenko?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (ECO B50).

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