Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, Rapid Match 2008
Queen's Indian Defense (E12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 27 moves · Round 8 · 1 June 2008
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackPeter Leko
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventRapid Match 2008
- Round8
- Date1 June 2008
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E12)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 22 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, 0-1 (Rapid Match, 2008).
Next game: Carlsen vs Leko, ½-½ (Tal Memorial Blitz, 2008).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, Rapid Match 2008
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Peter Leko at Rapid Match in 2008. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E12), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 27 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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In the end, 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 22 of 41.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko played?
At the Rapid Match, round 8, on 1 June 2008.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Peter Leko (Black), at Rapid Match in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E12). 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 27 moves (53 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.