ChessEver News · July 8, 2026
Alexey Sarana wins KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 on Sonneborn-Berger
Alexey Sarana won KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 after edging Alexander Donchenko on Sonneborn-Berger, with both players finishing on 6/9.
GM Alexey Sarana won KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 after finishing level with GM Alexander Donchenko on 6/9. Sarana was placed first on Sonneborn-Berger, 24.25 to 23.25. GM Igor Kovalenko took third with 5.5/9, while GM Denis Makhnev and GM Sam Shankland completed the top five on 5/9. Final top five: 1. GM Alexey Sarana (Serbia) — 6/9, SB 24.25 2. GM Alexander Donchenko (Germany) — 6/9, SB 23.25 3. GM Igor Kovalenko (Ukraine) — 5.5/9 4. GM Denis Makhnev (Kazakhstan) — 5/9 5. GM Sam Shankland (United States) — 5/9
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