Peter Leko vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2792)
Peter Leko and Fabiano Caruana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2008 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Leko leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Caruana with White | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Jul 2014 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Jul 2013 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Apr 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Zug FIDE GP |
| Jan 2013 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2012 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-40 |
| Jul 2012 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 40th Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 2012 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20th Sigeman & Co |
| Jan 2010 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Corus |
| Nov 2008 | Peter Leko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad-38 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Fabiano Caruana?
In 11 recorded games, Peter Leko has 4 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2008 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Peter Leko and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.