Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, Amber Blindfold 2008

Ruy Lopez (C88) · ½-½ (Draw) · 54 moves · Round 10 · 26 March 2008

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Peter Leko
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackPeter Leko
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAmber Blindfold 2008
  • Round10
  • Date26 March 2008
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 14 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.

Previous game: Leko vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Amber Rapid, 2008).

Next game: Leko vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Rapid Match, 2008).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, Amber Blindfold 2008

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.a3 Bc5 9.c3 d6 10.h3 Bb6 11.d3 h6 12.Nbd2 Ne7 13.Nf1 Ng6 14.Ng3 Bb7 15.Nf5 Bc8 16.d4 Be6 17.dxe5 Bxb3 18.Qxb3 dxe5 19.Qc2 Re8 20.c4 bxc4 21.Qxc4 Qd7 22.Be3 Qe6 23.Qxe6 Rxe6 24.g3 Rb8 25.Bd2 Nf8 26.Bc3 N8d7 27.Re2 Rbe8 28.Nd2 Nc5 29.Kg2 Na4 30.Rc1 Rc6 31.Ne3 Nxc3 32.Rxc3 Rxc3 33.bxc3 Ba5 34.Nd1 Rd8 35.Nc4 Rxd1 36.Nxa5 Rd3 37.Nc4 Rxc3 38.Nxe5 Rxa3 39.f3 Ra5 40.Nc6 Rc5 41.Nd4 a5 42.Ra2 Rc4 43.Nf5 a4 44.Ne3 Rc3 45.Kf2 a3 46.Nc2 Nd7 47.Nxa3 Ne5 48.f4 Nd3+ 49.Kg2 Nb4 50.Rb2 c5 51.Nb5 Rd3 52.e5 g5 53.fxg5 hxg5 54.Nd6 Re3 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Peter Leko at Amber Blindfold in 2008. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Ruy Lopez (C88) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, 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 14 of 41.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko played?

At the Amber Blindfold, round 10, on 26 March 2008.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Peter Leko (Black), at Amber Blindfold in 2008.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (108 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?

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