Peter Leko vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Peter Leko and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 38 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Leko leads 8 wins to 8, with 22 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 20 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 3 | 17 | 2 |
| Blitz | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 38 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Nov 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 21st chT-EU |
| Dec 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2015 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Dec 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Nov 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2012 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Sep 2010 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Olympiad-39 |
| Jul 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | English Opening | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2010 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Apr 2009 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Jun 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Dortmund SuperGM 36th |
| Mar 2008 | Peter Leko | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th Amber Blindfold |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 38 recorded games, Peter Leko has 8 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 38 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Peter Leko and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.