Peter Leko vs Boris Gelfand
Peter Leko (47, GM, HUN) and Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Leko leads with 3 wins to 2, with 14 draws — a 74% draw rate. Their last meeting at IMSA World Masters Championship 2019. Blitz. Men. saw Leko prevail. With current classical ratings of 2676 and 2635, the Elo model gives Leko a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2676 vs 2635 (Δ +41)
With Peter Leko as white
48% Peter25% draw27% Boris
With Boris Gelfand as white
36% Peter30% draw34% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Leko | Boris Gelfand | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2676 | 2635 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Apr 2005 | 2777 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 26 | 45 |
| World rank now | #44 | #91 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #6 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 632 | 915 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 31% | 35% |
| % black wins | 21% | 23% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2713 | 2611 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 68 |
Best Win
Peter Leko
Boris Gelfand
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Leko
Boris Gelfand