Peter Leko vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Peter Leko and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2008 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Leko leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Dec 2016 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2016 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Danzhou |
| Oct 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 31st EU-Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Center Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Center Game | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Apr 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-RUS 20th |
| Apr 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2008 | Peter Leko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Dortmund SuperGM 36th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 20 recorded games, Peter Leko has 3 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jul 2008 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Peter Leko and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Center Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.