Sergei Movsesian vs Peter Leko
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Peter Leko (2676)
Sergei Movsesian and Peter Leko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Oct 2015. Movsesian leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Leko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Leko with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Leko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Leko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Sergei Movsesian | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Ponziani Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2012 | Sergei Movsesian | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Italian Game | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Leko | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Apr 2003 | Peter Leko | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Budapest Hunguest Hotels |
| Oct 2002 | Peter Leko | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Olympiad-35 |
| Nov 2000 | Peter Leko | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-34 |
| Aug 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1999 | Peter Leko | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | FIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10 |
| Aug 1999 | Peter Leko | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | FIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Leko | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch U16 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Peter Leko?
In 12 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 3 wins, Peter Leko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Peter Leko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Peter Leko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.