Peter Leko vs Levon Aronian
Peter Leko (47, GM, HUN) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Aronian leads with 5 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at World Rapid Championship 2017. Open. saw Aronian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2676 and 2724, the Elo model gives Aronian a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2676 vs 2724 (Δ -48)
With Peter Leko as white
34% Peter29% draw37% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
26% Peter24% draw50% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Leko | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2676 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Apr 2005 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 26 | 32 |
| World rank now | #44 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 632 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 31% | 39% |
| % black wins | 21% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2713 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 203 |
Best Win
Peter Leko
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Leko
Levon Aronian