Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Rapid 2009
King's Indian Defense (E60) · ½-½ (Draw) · 58 moves · Round 4 · 17 March 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Leko
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event18th Amber Rapid 2009
- Round4
- Date17 March 2009
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E60)
- Length58 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 25 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, 1-0 (Tal Memorial Blitz, 2008).
Next game: Carlsen vs Leko, ½-½ (18th Amber Blindfold, 2009).
The moves of Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Rapid 2009
A full-length game in which Peter Leko was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From King's Indian Defense (E60) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 58 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.
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 25 of 41.
Where and when was Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 18th Amber Rapid, round 4, on 17 March 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Leko (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E60). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Peter Leko and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 58 moves (116 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.