Boris Gelfand vs Liren Ding
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Boris Gelfand and Liren Ding have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2013 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Gelfand leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Ding with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Liren Ding | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Liren Ding | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| May 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Catalan | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Jul 2015 | Liren Ding | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wenzhou Match |
| Jul 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Catalan | Wenzhou Match |
| Jul 2015 | Liren Ding | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wenzhou Match |
| Jul 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wenzhou Match |
| Apr 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10th WchT |
| Nov 2014 | Liren Ding | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Apr 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Liren Ding | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Alekhine Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Liren Ding?
In 12 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 3 wins, Liren Ding has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2013 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.