Peter Leko vs Anish Giri
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Peter Leko and Anish Giri have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2012 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Leko leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Giri with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Oct 2017 | Peter Leko | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21st chT-EU |
| Sep 2015 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Leko | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Zug FIDE GP |
| Jan 2013 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2012 | Anish Giri | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2012 | Peter Leko | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st London FIDE GP |
| May 2012 | Peter Leko | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 20th Sigeman & Co |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Anish Giri?
In 16 recorded games, Peter Leko has 1 wins, Anish Giri has 5 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 2012 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Peter Leko and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.