Peter Leko vs Alexander Morozevich
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Alexander Morozevich (2654)
25
Leko wins
35
draws
12
Morozevich wins
72
games
Peter Leko and Alexander Morozevich have played 72 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1999 and the most recent in Aug 2019. Leko leads 25 wins to 12, with 35 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 40 | 16 | 19 | 5 |
| Morozevich with White | 32 | 9 | 16 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 40 | 9 | 22 | 9 |
| Blitz | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Rapid | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 72 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Italian Game | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Richter-Veresov Attack | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Sicilian | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Richter-Veresov Attack | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Richter-Veresov Attack | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Richter-Veresov Attack | Abu Dhabi Blitz Match |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Abu Dhabi Rapid Match |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Abu Dhabi Rapid Match |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Abu Dhabi Rapid Match |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Abu Dhabi Rapid Match |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Italian Game | Abu Dhabi Rapid Match |
| Aug 2017 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50th Biel GM |
| Dec 2016 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Jul 2013 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2011 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Alexander Morozevich?
In 72 recorded games, Peter Leko has 25 wins, Alexander Morozevich has 12 wins, and they have drawn 35 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Alexander Morozevich played each other?
Our database records 72 games between them, from May 1999 to Aug 2019.
What openings do Peter Leko and Alexander Morozevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games), followed by the Sicilian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.