Peter Leko vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
25
Leko wins
50
draws
17
Ivanchuk wins
92
games
Peter Leko and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 92 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Leko leads 25 wins to 17, with 50 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 45 | 13 | 25 | 7 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 47 | 12 | 25 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 47 | 9 | 29 | 9 |
| Rapid | 27 | 8 | 14 | 5 |
| Blitz | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 92 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2016 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 7th Danzhou |
| Nov 2015 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 20th chT-EU |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 31st EU-Cup |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Jul 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8th WchT |
| Sep 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| May 2010 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Jan 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Nov 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Aug 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Mar 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Peter Leko | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Peter Leko | 1-0 | English Opening | Mukachevo Match rap |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 92 recorded games, Peter Leko has 25 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 17 wins, and they have drawn 50 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 92 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Peter Leko and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (6 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.