Peter Leko vs Arkadij Naiditsch
Peter Leko (47, GM, HUN) and Arkadij Naiditsch (41, GM, BUL) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Leko leads with 3 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at 32nd European Chess Club Cup drew. With current classical ratings of 2676 and 2574, the Elo model gives Leko a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2676 vs 2574 (Δ +102)
With Peter Leko as white
58% Peter21% draw21% Arkadij
With Arkadij Naiditsch as white
47% Peter25% draw28% Arkadij
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Leko | Arkadij Naiditsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2676 | 2574 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Apr 2005 | 2737 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 26 | 28 |
| World rank now | #44 | #228 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #18 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 632 | 1,630 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 31% | 58% |
| % black wins | 21% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2713 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 144 |
Best Win
Peter Leko
Arkadij Naiditsch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Leko
Arkadij Naiditsch