Boris Gelfand vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Boris Gelfand and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Jul 2009. Gelfand leads 5 wins to 5, with 12 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Beliavsky with White | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 3 | 11 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Richard Riordan Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Netanya Riordan |
| Oct 2003 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 14th chT-EU |
| Jul 2001 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14th Vidmar Memorial |
| May 2000 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Leonid Stein Memorial |
| May 2000 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Leonid Stein Memorial |
| Nov 1999 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 12th chT-EU |
| Nov 1997 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Belgrade Investbank |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| May 1994 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Linares 12th |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11th Linares |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 10th Linares |
| Jan 1992 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34th Reggio Emilia A 9192 |
| May 1991 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1991 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Paris Immopar Rapid |
| Jan 1991 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Linares 09 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Paris Immopar Blitz |
| Jan 1991 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Paris Immopar Rapid |
| Jan 1990 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 08th Linares |
| Jan 1989 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-URS 56 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 22 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 5 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Jul 2009.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.