Daniyal Sapenov vs Leon Luke Mendonca

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).

Leon Luke Mendonca2615½

Daniyal Sapenov2440½

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Game details

White: Daniyal Sapenov (2440)
Black: Leon Luke Mendonca (2615)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)

About this chess game

This chess game between Daniyal Sapenov (2440) and Leon Luke Mendonca (2615) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+ in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Daniyal Sapenov vs Leon Luke Mendonca?

Daniyal Sapenov vs Leon Luke Mendonca (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Daniyal Sapenov vs Leon Luke Mendonca?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).

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