Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Peter Leko
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Peter Leko (2676)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Leko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2018. Vachier-Lagrave leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Leko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Leko with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Leko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Leko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Peter Leko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-43 |
| Oct 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Nov 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Dec 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2014 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Peter Leko | 0-1 | English Opening | 30th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Leko?
In 12 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 3 wins, Peter Leko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Leko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2013 to Oct 2018.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Peter Leko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.