Leon wins his first event of the year
Brand Ambassador of Geno and Microsense, GM Leon is undefeated so far in over-the-board tournaments in 2022. He increased his unbeaten streak to 20 games in this event.
Leon won his first tournament of the year 2022
Top 3 (L to R) - 3rd GM Vasilios Kotronias (GRE), 1st GM Leon Luke Mendonca and 2nd IM Frederik Svane (GER) with the organizers
Leon - Souleidis, Round 9
Position after 24...Qc7
Leon made double exchange sacrifice in consecutive moves for three minor pieces. 25.Rxc5 bxc5 26.Rxd6 Qxd6 27.Qxb7+ Qe7 28.Qb6. Eventually it worked out as White capitalized on his opponent's mistake, went on to win the game and the tournament.
GM Leon Luke Mendonca in action | Photo: HSK Official site
Leon scored 7/9, remained undefeated and gained 11.3 Elo rating points in the process
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Final Standings
| Rk. | SNo | Name | FED | Rtg | Club/City | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | |
| 1 | 9 | GM | Mendonca Leon Luke | IND | 2551 | 7,0 | 5 | 28,50 | |
| 2 | 4 | IM | Svane Frederik | GER | 2501 | Hamburger SK von 1830 eV | 6,5 | 4 | 28,50 |
| 3 | 5 | GM | Kotronias Vasilios | GRE | 2465 | 6,0 | 5 | 20,75 | |
| 4 | 10 | GM | Prohaszka Peter | HUN | 2579 | ESV Nickelhütte Aue | 5,0 | 3 | 19,00 |
| 5 | 3 | IM | Colpe Malte | GER | 2348 | Hamburger SK von 1830 eV | 4,5 | 3 | 17,25 |
| 6 | 2 | IM | Trent Lawrence | ENG | 2398 | SK Norderstedt von 1975 | 4,5 | 3 | 16,75 |
| 7 | 1 | IM | Souleidis Georgios | GRE | 2430 | Hamburger SK von 1830 eV | 4,0 | 2 | 15,50 |
| 8 | 7 | IM | Carlstedt Jonathan | GER | 2444 | SAbt SV Werder Bremen | 3,0 | 1 | 11,75 |
| 9 | 6 | IM | Köllner Ruben Gideon | GER | 2440 | SF Deizisau | 3,0 | 1 | 11,00 |
| 10 | 8 | FM | Woelk Tom-Frederic | GER | 2315 | Hamburger SK von 1830 eV | 1,5 | 0 | 7,00 |
