Boris Gelfand vs Anton Korobov
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Boris Gelfand and Anton Korobov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Gelfand leads 4 wins to 0, with 13 draws (24% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Korobov with White | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Sep 2024 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Dec 2023 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 2324 |
| Oct 2021 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Sep 2021 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Yasnaya Polyana Tolstoy Memorial |
| May 2019 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening | 19th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Oct 2015 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Anton Korobov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Anton Korobov?
In 17 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 4 wins, Anton Korobov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.