Peter Leko vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Peter Leko and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2003 and the most recent in Nov 2016. Leko leads 5 wins to 4, with 10 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Naiditsch with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Jul 2014 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Aug 2013 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 41st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jun 2013 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Kiev Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Olympiad-40 |
| Jul 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 40th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 2011 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 18th chT-EU |
| Jul 2010 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 37th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 37th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2008 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dortmund SuperGM 36th |
| Jun 2007 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 35th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2006 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Catalan | 34th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2005 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Aug 2003 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Aug 2003 | Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 19 recorded games, Peter Leko has 5 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Aug 2003 to Nov 2016.
What openings do Peter Leko and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.