Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, Rapid Match 2008
Sicilian Defense (B78) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 1 · 28 May 2008
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Leko
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventRapid Match 2008
- Round1
- Date28 May 2008
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B78)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 15 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: Carlsen vs Leko, ½-½ (Amber Blindfold, 2008).
Next game: Carlsen vs Leko, ½-½ (Rapid Match, 2008).
The moves of Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, Rapid Match 2008
A middlegame battle in which Peter Leko was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Rapid Match in 2008. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B78), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 36 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, the game was drawn between Peter Leko and Magnus Carlsen. 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 15 of 41.
Where and when was Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Rapid Match, round 1, on 28 May 2008.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Leko (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Rapid Match in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B78). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Peter Leko and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (71 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.