Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, Tal Memorial 2006
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20) · ½-½ (Draw) · 55 moves · Round 7 · 14 November 2006
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackPeter Leko
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventTal Memorial 2006
- Round7
- Date14 November 2006
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E20)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 1 of 41 between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko in the Rama Chess database (2006–2020). In all their games Carlsen leads 7–4 with 30 draws.
Next game: Carlsen vs Leko, ½-½ (XXIV SuperGM, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, Tal Memorial 2006
Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko met over the board in this full-length game at Tal Memorial in 2006. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 55 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko?
In the 41 games between them in our database (2006 to 2020) Carlsen leads 7–4 with 30 draws. This game is number 1 of 41.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko played?
At the Tal Memorial, round 7, on 14 November 2006.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Peter Leko (Black), at Tal Memorial in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E20). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (110 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.