Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 3.3 · 23 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Leko
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLegends of Chess Prelim 2020
- Round3.3
- Date23 July 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D45)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 40 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 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Leko, 1-0 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
A full-length game in which Peter Leko was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D45), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Peter Leko and Magnus Carlsen. 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 40 of 41.
Where and when was Peter Leko vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Legends of Chess Prelim, round 3.3, 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 Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D45). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Peter Leko and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.