Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th European Teams 2015
Ruy Lopez (C84) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 6.5 · 19 November 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Leko
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event20th European Teams 2015
- Round6.5
- Date19 November 2015
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C84)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 36 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 (75th Tata Steel GpA, 2013).
Next game: Leko vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Blitz 2016, 2016).
The moves of Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th European Teams 2015
A full-length game in which Peter Leko was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 20th European Teams in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C84), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 41 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 36 of 41.
Where and when was Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 20th European Teams, round 6.5, on 19 November 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Leko (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 20th European Teams in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C84). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (82 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.