Peter Leko vs Gata Kamsky
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Gata Kamsky (2595)
Peter Leko and Gata Kamsky have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Sep 2014. Leko leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Kamsky with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Nov 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Jul 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 8th WchT |
| Aug 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Mar 2009 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Nov 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-38 |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Nov 2007 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 2nd Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jan 2006 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Leko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Groningen |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Gata Kamsky?
In 22 recorded games, Peter Leko has 3 wins, Gata Kamsky has 6 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Gata Kamsky played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Sep 2014.
What openings do Peter Leko and Gata Kamsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.