Boris Gelfand vs Alexander Morozevich
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Alexander Morozevich (2654)
12
Gelfand wins
26
draws
19
Morozevich wins
57
games
Boris Gelfand and Alexander Morozevich have played 57 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1996 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Gelfand leads 12 wins to 19 - trailing overall, with 26 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
| Morozevich with White | 30 | 4 | 15 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 36 | 6 | 20 | 10 |
| Blitz | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 57 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Feb 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Zuerich Chess Challenge m1 5th |
| Feb 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Zuerich Chess Challenge m1 5th |
| Nov 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Jun 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 8th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Moscow Tal Memorial 8th Blitz |
| Nov 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Albin Countergambit | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jul 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Catalan | 42nd Biel GM |
| Jul 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 42nd Biel GM |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Jun 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Jun 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Apr 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS |
| Mar 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Nov 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 2nd Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Alexander Morozevich?
In 57 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 12 wins, Alexander Morozevich has 19 wins, and they have drawn 26 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Alexander Morozevich played each other?
Our database records 57 games between them, from May 1996 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Alexander Morozevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (6 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.