Alik Gershon vs Boris Kantsler
GM Alik Gershon (2424) · GM Boris Kantsler (2333)
Alik Gershon and Boris Kantsler have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Dec 2011. Gershon leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gershon | Draws | Kantsler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gershon with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Kantsler with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gershon | Draws | Kantsler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gershon | Draws | Kantsler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Alik Gershon | Boris Kantsler | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | chT-ISR 1112 |
| Sep 2004 | Alik Gershon | Boris Kantsler | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-ISR |
| Nov 2002 | Boris Kantsler | Alik Gershon | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISR |
| May 2000 | Boris Kantsler | Alik Gershon | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-ISR |
| Apr 1999 | Alik Gershon | Boris Kantsler | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th Czerniak Memorial |
| Jan 1997 | Boris Kantsler | Alik Gershon | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 13th Czerniak Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Kantsler | Alik Gershon | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Tel Aviv Cup Rapid |
| Jan 1996 | Alik Gershon | Boris Kantsler | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Tel Aviv Cup Rapid |
| Jan 1996 | Alik Gershon | Boris Kantsler | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Tel Aviv Cup Rapid |
| Jan 1995 | Alik Gershon | Boris Kantsler | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Rishon Le Ziyyon YM-IM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alik Gershon and Boris Kantsler?
In 10 recorded games, Alik Gershon has 1 wins, Boris Kantsler has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alik Gershon and Boris Kantsler played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Dec 2011.
What openings do Alik Gershon and Boris Kantsler play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.