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Peter Leko vs Levon Aronian

GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

4
Leko wins
23
draws
14
Aronian wins
41
games

Peter Leko and Levon Aronian have played 41 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Leko leads 4 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 23 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (9 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesLekoDrawsAronian
Leko with White192116
Aronian with White222128

Results by time format

FormatGamesLekoDrawsAronian
Classical282206
Blitz7214
Rapid6024

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesLekoDrawsAronian
E15Queen's Indian Defense9153
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed3021
E06Catalan3021
D38Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense2020
A33English Opening2011
B50Sicilian2101
C63Ruy Lopez: Schliemann2110
A32Catalan2020

Most recent 30 of 41 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2017Peter LekoLevon Aronian0-1Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseWch Rapid
Nov 2017Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense21st chT-EU
Dec 2014Levon AronianPeter Leko1/2-1/2English OpeningBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2014Peter LekoLevon Aronian0-1Ruy LopezBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2014Levon AronianPeter Leko1/2-1/2English OpeningBeijing Sportaccord Rapid
Nov 2014Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseMoscow Petrosian Memorial
Aug 2014Levon AronianPeter Leko1-0Slav DefenseOlympiad-41
Dec 2013Levon AronianPeter Leko0-1SicilianBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2013Peter LekoLevon Aronian0-1SicilianBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Jan 2013Levon AronianPeter Leko1-0Queen's Indian Defense75th Tata Steel Masters
Dec 2012Levon AronianPeter Leko1/2-1/2Queen's Indian DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Blindfold
Dec 2012Levon AronianPeter Leko0-1Queen's Indian DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Sep 2012Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2CatalanOlympiad-40
Jul 2011Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense8th WchT
Nov 2009Levon AronianPeter Leko1-0Queen's Indian Defense4th World Blitz
Nov 2009Peter LekoLevon Aronian0-1Ruy Lopez4th World Blitz
Nov 2009Levon AronianPeter Leko1-0Slav Defense4th Moscow Tal Memorial
Aug 2009Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedJermuk FIDE GP
Apr 2009Levon AronianPeter Leko1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemNalchik FIDE GP
Mar 2009Levon AronianPeter Leko1-0Queen's Indian Defense18th Amber Rapid
Mar 2009Peter LekoLevon Aronian1-0Ruy Lopez: Schliemann18th Amber Blindfold
Jun 2008Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedYerevan Asrian Memorial 1st
Jun 2008Levon AronianPeter Leko1/2-1/2CatalanYerevan Asrian Memorial 1st
Mar 2008Levon AronianPeter Leko1/2-1/2Catalan17th Amber Rapid
Mar 2008Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed17th Amber Blindfold
Mar 2008Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedMorelia/Linares 25th
Feb 2008Levon AronianPeter Leko1/2-1/2English OpeningMorelia/Linares 25th
Jan 2008Levon AronianPeter Leko1/2-1/2Queen's Indian DefenseCorus
Sep 2007Peter LekoLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Queen's Indian DefenseWorld Tournament
Sep 2007Levon AronianPeter Leko1-0English OpeningWorld Tournament
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Levon Aronian?

In 41 recorded games, Peter Leko has 4 wins, Levon Aronian has 14 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.

How many times have Peter Leko and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 41 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Dec 2017.

What openings do Peter Leko and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (9 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.