Boris Gelfand vs Leinier Dominguez Perez
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732)
Boris Gelfand and Leinier Dominguez Perez have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2001 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Gelfand leads 7 wins to 4, with 20 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 18 | 4 | 11 | 3 |
| Perez with White | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 31 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Rapid |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34th Leon |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34th Leon |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | English Opening | 34th Leon |
| Jul 2021 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | 34th Leon |
| Nov 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Ayelen Invitational |
| Jul 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Netanya Masters |
| May 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| May 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2015 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Oct 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Baku FIDE GP |
| Aug 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Jan 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Mar 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 19th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2010 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 19th Amber Blindfold |
| Nov 2009 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Sicilian | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2005 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Bermuda |
| Feb 2005 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bermuda |
| Oct 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-36 |
| Nov 2001 | Boris Gelfand | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Leinier Dominguez Perez?
In 31 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 7 wins, Leinier Dominguez Perez has 4 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Leinier Dominguez Perez played each other?
Our database records 31 games between them, from Nov 2001 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Leinier Dominguez Perez play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.