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Rafael Leitao vs Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian

GM Rafael Leitao (2584) · GM Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (2544)

9
Leitao wins
17
draws
7
Mekhitarian wins
33
games

Rafael Leitao and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2003 and the most recent in May 2025. Leitao leads 9 wins to 7, with 17 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesLeitaoDrawsMekhitarian
Leitao with White14662
Mekhitarian with White193115

Results by time format

FormatGamesLeitaoDrawsMekhitarian
Classical318176
Rapid2101

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesLeitaoDrawsMekhitarian
B46Sicilian2020
D87Grünfeld Defense2200
E20Nimzo-Indian Defense2011
A33English Opening1100
B15Caro-Kann: Main Line1001
B12Caro-Kann: Advance Variation1001
B48Sicilian: Taimanov1010
A37English Opening: Symmetrical1010

Most recent 30 of 33 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
May 2025Krikor Sevag MekhitarianR Leitao1-0Indian DefenseChess.com Classic Play-In
Feb 2022Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalSao Paulo Generations
Feb 2022Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoSao Paulo Generations
Aug 2019Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2English Opening7th Teresina Open
May 2018Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1-0Caro-Kann: Main LineBrazil Foz do Iguacu Open
Jun 2016Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao0-1English Opening: Reverse Sicilianch-Catarinense
Jan 2016Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1-0Sicilian: Najdorfch-BRA 82nd
May 2015Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1/2-1/2English Opening3rd Belem Velha Open
Jan 2015Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1/2-1/2Grünfeld Defensech-BRA 81st
Oct 2014Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1/2-1/2English Opening10th American Continental
May 2014Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian0-1Grünfeld Defense1st Maraba Open
Dec 2013Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Queen's Indian Defensech-BRA 80th
May 2013Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed17th Fortaleza Alves Mem
May 2013Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedManaus zt 2.4
Oct 2012Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Sicilian8th American Continental
Dec 2011Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1-0Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variationch-BRA 78th
Nov 2011Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation10th Mario Covas
Dec 2010Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1-0Nimzo-Indian Defense77th ch-BRA
Jun 2010Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1-0Indian DefenseFortaleza Open
Mar 2010Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1-0Grünfeld DefenseFesta da Uva Rapid Open
Jan 2010Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian DefenseVanderley Cason Melo Memorial
Dec 2009Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian0-1Grünfeld Defensech-BRA 76th
Dec 2008Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Sicilian: Taimanovch-BRA 75th
May 2008Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1-0Caro-Kann: Advance Variation8th Mario Covas
Apr 2008Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1/2-1/2Indian DefenseSao Paulo Hebraica 05th
Dec 2007Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1-0English Openingch-BRA 74th
Dec 2007Rafael LeitaoKrikor Sevag Mekhitarian1-0Grünfeld DefenseSao Paulo Americana
Jun 2007Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao0-1Queen's Indian DefenseSao Paulo zt 2.4
May 2007Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Sicilian7th Mario Covas
Oct 2006Krikor Sevag MekhitarianRafael Leitao1/2-1/2Sicilian65th Sao Paulo FPX
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Rafael Leitao and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian?

In 33 recorded games, Rafael Leitao has 9 wins, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian has 7 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.

How many times have Rafael Leitao and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian played each other?

Our database records 33 games between them, from Jun 2003 to May 2025.

What openings do Rafael Leitao and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.