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Peter Leko vs Peter Svidler

GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)

8
Leko wins
33
draws
16
Svidler wins
57
games

Peter Leko and Peter Svidler have played 57 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Leko leads 8 wins to 16 - trailing overall, with 33 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesLekoDrawsSvidler
Leko with White296167
Svidler with White282179

Results by time format

FormatGamesLekoDrawsSvidler
Classical4232811
Blitz11425
Rapid4130

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesLekoDrawsSvidler
B90Sicilian: Najdorf8242
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed7052
C89Ruy Lopez: Closed4031
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo4031
B42Sicilian3210
C54Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo2101
B80Sicilian2020
B07Pirc Defense1010

Most recent 30 of 57 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jul 2020Peter LekoPeter Svidler0-1Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1-0Réti OpeningLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Réti OpeningLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Peter LekoPeter Svidler1-0Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoLegends of Chess Prelim
Dec 2017Peter LekoPeter Svidler1-0SicilianWch Blitz
Nov 2015Peter LekoPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed20th chT-EU
Nov 2014Peter LekoPeter Svidler0-1Pirc DefenseSochi Tal Memorial Blitz
Nov 2014Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1-0Réti OpeningSochi Tal Memorial Blitz
Dec 2012Peter LekoPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian2nd Tashkent FIDE GP
May 2010Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseAstrakhan FIDE GP
Nov 2009Peter SvidlerPeter Leko0-1English Opening4th World Blitz
Nov 2009Peter LekoPeter Svidler1-0Alekhine Defense4th World Blitz
Nov 2009Peter LekoPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian4th Moscow Tal Memorial
Apr 2009Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedNalchik FIDE GP
Aug 2008Peter LekoPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Modern DefenseMoscow Tal Memorial Blitz
Aug 2008Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedMoscow Tal Memorial Blitz
Sep 2007Peter LekoPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfWorld Tournament
Sep 2007Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedWorld Tournament
Mar 2007Peter LekoPeter Svidler0-1Ruy Lopez: Closed16th Amber Blindfold
Mar 2007Peter SvidlerPeter Leko0-1Ruy Lopez: Closed16th Amber Rapid
Mar 2007Peter LekoPeter Svidler0-1Sicilian: Najdorf24th Morelia/Linares
Feb 2007Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed24th Morelia/Linares
Nov 2006Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedMoscow Tal Memorial 1st
Jul 2006Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorf34th Dortmund SuperGM
Mar 2006Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed15th Amber Rapid
Mar 2006Peter LekoPeter Svidler1-0Sicilian15th Amber Blindfold
Mar 2006Peter LekoPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian23rd Morelia/Linares
Feb 2006Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorf23rd Morelia/Linares
Oct 2005Peter LekoPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE Women's Championship
Sep 2005Peter SvidlerPeter Leko1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE Women's Championship
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Frequently asked questions

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

In 57 recorded games, Peter Leko has 8 wins, Peter Svidler has 16 wins, and they have drawn 33 times.

How many times have Peter Leko and Peter Svidler played each other?

Our database records 57 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jul 2020.

What openings do Peter Leko and Peter Svidler play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (7). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.