Bryan Leano vs Vaseegaran Nandhakumar

17. annual Southwest Class Championship, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B36).

Vaseegaran Nandhakumar2067½

Bryan Leano2013½

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Game details

White: Bryan Leano (2013)
Black: Vaseegaran Nandhakumar (2067)
Result: ½–½
Event: 17. annual Southwest Class Championship
Year: 2026
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Bryan Leano (2013) and Vaseegaran Nandhakumar (2067) was played at 17. annual Southwest Class Championship in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B36). 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 Bryan Leano vs Vaseegaran Nandhakumar?

Bryan Leano vs Vaseegaran Nandhakumar (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (ECO B36).

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