Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, World Blitz 2007
Queen's Indian Defense (E12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 17 · 21 November 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackPeter Leko
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Blitz 2007
- Round17
- Date21 November 2007
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E12)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 8 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 (Tal Mem, 2007).
Next game: Leko vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Blitz, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko, World Blitz 2007
Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko met over the board in this full-length game at World Blitz in 2007. It was played in round 17. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E12) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 49 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko. 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 8 of 41.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Leko played?
At the World Blitz, round 17, on 21 November 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Peter Leko (Black), at World Blitz in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E12). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Leko.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.