Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
King's Indian Defense (E66) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 3.1 · 23 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Leko
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLegends of Chess Prelim 2020
- Round3.1
- Date23 July 2020
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E66)
- Length44 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 39 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 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Leko vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
Peter Leko and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E66) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, 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 39 of 41.
Where and when was Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Legends of Chess Prelim, round 3.1, on 23 July 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Leko (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E66). 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 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.