Peter Leko vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Peter Leko and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Sep 2018. Leko leads 5 wins to 1, with 12 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Olympiad-43 |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2013 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Zug FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Elista FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2005 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Oct 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Mar 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22nd Linares |
| Feb 2005 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22nd Linares |
| May 2002 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4th Julian Borowski-A |
| Jan 2002 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Corus |
| Oct 2001 | Peter Leko | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5th WchT |
| Jan 1994 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 18 recorded games, Peter Leko has 5 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Sep 2018.
What openings do Peter Leko and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.