Peter Leko vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
Peter Leko and Viswanathan Anand have played 91 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Leko leads 9 wins to 25 - trailing overall, with 57 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (9 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 44 | 7 | 27 | 10 |
| Anand with White | 47 | 2 | 30 | 15 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 72 | 4 | 50 | 18 |
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Most recent 30 of 91 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Dec 2017 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2013 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2010 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Corus |
| Nov 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2009 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Miskolc Match |
| Jun 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Jun 2009 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Jun 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Jun 2009 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Jun 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Jun 2009 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Jun 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Miskolc Match |
| Mar 2009 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2008 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Morelia/Linares 25th |
| Feb 2008 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Morelia/Linares 25th |
| Jan 2008 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
| Nov 2007 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2007 | Viswanathan Anand | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Tournament |
| Sep 2007 | Peter Leko | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Tournament |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Viswanathan Anand?
In 91 recorded games, Peter Leko has 9 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 25 wins, and they have drawn 57 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 91 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Peter Leko and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (9 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.