Peter Leko vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Peter Leko and Pentala Harikrishna have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2019. Leko leads 0 wins to 0, with 13 draws (0% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D75 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Apr 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Oct 2018 | Peter Leko | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 34th EU-Cup |
| Aug 2018 | Peter Leko | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| May 2018 | Peter Leko | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Jul 2017 | Peter Leko | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50th Biel GM |
| Jul 2016 | Peter Leko | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 7th Danzhou |
| Apr 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jan 2013 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2011 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 8th WchT |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 13 recorded games, Peter Leko has 0 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 0 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2011 to Oct 2019.
What openings do Peter Leko and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.