Peter Leko vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Peter Leko and Pavel Eljanov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in Nov 2017. Leko leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Eljanov with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Peter Leko | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 21st chT-EU |
| Jun 2013 | Peter Leko | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Kiev Rapid |
| Oct 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| May 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Peter Leko | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jan 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Pavel Eljanov?
In 10 recorded games, Peter Leko has 1 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2008 to Nov 2017.
What openings do Peter Leko and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.