Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, 2nd Pearl Spring 2009
Scotch Game (C45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 44 moves · Round 1 · 28 September 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackPeter Leko
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event2nd Pearl Spring 2009
- Round1
- Date28 September 2009
- OpeningScotch Game (C45)
- Length44 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 29 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 (Sparkassen GM, 2009).
Next game: Leko vs Carlsen, ½-½ (2nd Pearl Spring, 2009).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, 2nd Pearl Spring 2009
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Peter Leko at 2nd Pearl Spring in 2009. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Scotch Game (C45) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 44 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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 29 of 41.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko played?
At the 2nd Pearl Spring, round 1, on 28 September 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Peter Leko (Black), at 2nd Pearl Spring in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C45). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.