Peter Leko vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Peter Leko and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2008 and the most recent in Apr 2018. Leko leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Inarkiev with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Dec 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Apr 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21st chT-RUS |
| Apr 2012 | Peter Leko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19th chT-RUS |
| May 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Elista FIDE GP |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 11 recorded games, Peter Leko has 4 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2008 to Apr 2018.
What openings do Peter Leko and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.