Peter Leko vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Peter Leko and Alexander Grischuk have played 38 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2001 and the most recent in Oct 2017. Leko leads 7 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 22 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Grischuk with White | 19 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 4 | 15 | 4 |
| Blitz | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 38 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 21st chT-EU |
| Apr 2015 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Dec 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-RUS 20th |
| Dec 2012 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2012 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Sep 2010 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Catalan | Olympiad-39 |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th World Blitz |
| Apr 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2007 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Tournament |
| Sep 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Tournament |
| Nov 2006 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2005 | Alexander Grischuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Corus |
| Oct 2003 | Peter Leko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Cap d'Agde B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Alexander Grischuk?
In 38 recorded games, Peter Leko has 7 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 9 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 38 games between them, from Feb 2001 to Oct 2017.
What openings do Peter Leko and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.