Peter Leko vs Boris Gelfand
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Peter Leko and Boris Gelfand have played 84 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Leko leads 13 wins to 13, with 58 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (11 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 38 | 10 | 22 | 6 |
| Gelfand with White | 46 | 3 | 36 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 55 | 6 | 43 | 6 |
| Blitz | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 84 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 0-1 | English Opening | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad-43 |
| Apr 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Aug 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Jul 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2012 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Sep 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| Aug 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Aug 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Aug 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Aug 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| May 2010 | Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Boris Gelfand?
In 84 recorded games, Peter Leko has 13 wins, Boris Gelfand has 13 wins, and they have drawn 58 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 84 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Peter Leko and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (11 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (8). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.