Boris Gelfand vs Daniil Dubov
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Boris Gelfand and Daniil Dubov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Gelfand leads 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Dubov with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Feb 2022 | Boris Gelfand | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Levitov Chess 50k |
| Jun 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Netanya Masters |
| May 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS 25th |
| Mar 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Mar 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | 11th Moscow Tal Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Daniil Dubov | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Oct 2015 | Daniil Dubov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Daniil Dubov?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 2 wins, Daniil Dubov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.