Boris Gelfand vs Andrei Volokitin
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Andrei Volokitin (2617)
Boris Gelfand and Andrei Volokitin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2001 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Gelfand leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Volokitin with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Andrei Volokitin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-HUN Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-HUN Blitz |
| Jan 2022 | Boris Gelfand | Andrei Volokitin | 0-1 | Catalan | chT-ISR |
| Oct 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Andrei Volokitin | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2005 | Boris Gelfand | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Biel GM |
| Jul 2005 | Andrei Volokitin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Biel GM |
| Feb 2005 | Boris Gelfand | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Bermuda |
| Feb 2005 | Andrei Volokitin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bermuda |
| Apr 2004 | Andrei Volokitin | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jul 2001 | Andrei Volokitin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14th Vidmar Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Andrei Volokitin?
In 10 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 2 wins, Andrei Volokitin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Andrei Volokitin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2001 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Andrei Volokitin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.