Boris Gelfand vs Hao Wang
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Hao Wang (2684)
Boris Gelfand and Hao Wang have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Gelfand leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Wang with White | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5th Prague Masters |
| May 2019 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Catalan | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2014 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Jul 2013 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Catalan | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Nov 2010 | Hao Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 5th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Hao Wang?
In 16 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 2 wins, Hao Wang has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Hao Wang played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Hao Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.