Prepare against Peter Leko
GM · Hungary · World #43 classical · FIDE ID 703303
When preparing against Peter Leko, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as White, 6.5% over 46 games.
Our database contains 2,773 games by Peter Leko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Leko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Leko before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,676 | 2,763 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,700 | 2,773 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,738 | 2,790 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,773 | 710 | 1,617 | 446 | 25.6% |
| As White | 1,392 | 437 | 773 | 182 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 1,381 | 273 | 844 | 264 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Leko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Leko's side.
First moves as White (1,392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,201 | 86.3% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 133 | 9.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 2.9% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Leko usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Leko usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Leko usually continues d4 (65.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Leko usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Leko usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Leko usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (550 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 272 | 49.5% | 50.2% |
| c5 | 211 | 38.4% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 53 | 9.6% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 1.6% | 72.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (568 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 530 | 93.3% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 34 | 6.0% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Peter Leko's chess games
All 2,773 games by Peter Leko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 710 wins, 1,617 draws, 446 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 163 | 40/92/31 | 24.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 159 | 59/83/17 | 37.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 142 | 43/82/17 | 30.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 82 | 30/47/5 | 36.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 55 | 27/25/3 | 49.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 46 | 3/35/8 | 6.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 41 | 13/24/4 | 31.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 11/16/5 | 34.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 10/15/7 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 28 | 4/22/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 138 | 21/98/19 | 15.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 109 | 27/59/23 | 24.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 82 | 20/42/20 | 24.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 76 | 13/48/15 | 17.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 74 | 10/49/15 | 13.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 73 | 19/43/11 | 26.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 60 | 9/40/11 | 15.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 60 | 7/46/7 | 11.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 58 | 9/36/13 | 15.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 50 | 8/33/9 | 16.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Garry Kasparov | 2,851 | Fujitsu Siemens Giants | D97 |
| Mar 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,832 | Bundesliga 2018-19 | D37 |
| Dec 2012 | Levon Aronian | 2,815 | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | E15 |
| Mar 2006 | Veselin Topalov | 2,801 | 15th Amber Blindfold | B90 |
| Nov 2007 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,801 | 2nd Wch Blitz | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corus | 2010 | 104 | 58 | 2,756 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | 2014 | 75 | 32.5 | 2,687 |
| Miskolc Match | 2010 | 48 | 21.5 | 2,702 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 45 | 24 | 2,643 |
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 42 | 25.5 | 2,741 |
| 4th World Blitz | 2009 | 42 | 22 | 2,736 |
| 2nd Wch Blitz | 2007 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,760 |
| Legends of Chess Prelim | 2020 | 37 | 16.5 | 2,709 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasyl Ivanchuk (92 games) · Viswanathan Anand (91 games) · Boris Gelfand (84 games) · Alexander Morozevich (72 games) · Veselin Topalov (71 games) · Michael Adams (59 games) · Alexei Shirov (52 games) · Magnus Carlsen (41 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Leko's chess games?
2,773 games by Peter Leko, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Peter Leko has played.
What does Peter Leko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,392 games with White in our database, Peter Leko opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Leko answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Peter Leko play as White?
As White, Peter Leko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (163 games, 24.5% win rate); Sicilian (159 games, 37.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (142 games, 30.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Leko play as Black?
As Black, Peter Leko most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (138 games, 15.2% win rate); English Opening (109 games, 24.8% win rate); Sicilian (82 games, 24.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,381 games.
What is Peter Leko's FIDE rating?
Peter Leko is currently rated 2,676 in classical chess, 2,700 in rapid and 2,738 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,763 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Peter Leko played?
Our database contains 2,773 games by Peter Leko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 710 wins, 1,617 draws, 446 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Leko?
2,773 games by Peter Leko reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.