Boris Gelfand vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Boris Gelfand and Grigoriy Oparin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Gelfand leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Oparin with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B44 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Dec 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16th Gibraltar Masters |
| Dec 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Apr 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Blitz2 |
| Apr 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge |
| Apr 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Dec 2015 | Grigoriy Oparin | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Nutcracker A Rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Nutcracker A Rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Nutcracker-A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 16 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 3 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.