Peter Leko vs Peter Svidler
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)
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
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 29 | 6 | 16 | 7 |
| Svidler with White | 28 | 2 | 17 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 42 | 3 | 28 | 11 |
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 57 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Dec 2017 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2015 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20th chT-EU |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| May 2010 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 0-1 | English Opening | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Apr 2009 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2007 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Tournament |
| Sep 2007 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Tournament |
| Mar 2007 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2007 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2007 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Nov 2006 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
| Jul 2006 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2006 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Oct 2005 | Peter Leko | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Sep 2005 | Peter Svidler | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE Women's Championship |
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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.