Alexander Huzman vs Boris Gelfand
GM Alexander Huzman (2478) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Alexander Huzman and Boris Gelfand have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Feb 2021. Huzman leads 1 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Huzman | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huzman with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Gelfand with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Huzman | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Huzman | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 0-1 | English Opening | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 |
| Sep 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1-0 | English Opening | 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Huzman | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Dec 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Huzman | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| May 2000 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-ISR |
| Feb 2000 | Alexander Huzman | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wydra Memorial rapidplay |
| Feb 2000 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wydra Memorial rapidplay |
| May 1999 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st Tel Aviv Super |
| Jan 1987 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-URS otbor |
| Jan 1987 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Huzman | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1987 | Alexander Huzman | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Rat Defense | ch-URS FL55 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Huzman and Boris Gelfand?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Huzman has 1 wins, Boris Gelfand has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Huzman and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Feb 2021.
What openings do Alexander Huzman and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.