Boris Gelfand vs Mikhail Kobalia
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529)
Boris Gelfand and Mikhail Kobalia have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Gelfand leads 5 wins to 1, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Kobalia with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Mikhail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Mihail Kobalia | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Mar 2023 | Mihail Kobalia | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 23rd ch-EU |
| Feb 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 |
| Nov 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Razuvaev Memorial online |
| Aug 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 19th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Aug 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 18th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Nov 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU Internet final |
| Nov 2004 | Mihail Kobalia | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EU Internet final |
| Nov 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU Internet final |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Mikhail Kobalia?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 5 wins, Mikhail Kobalia has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Mikhail Kobalia played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2004 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Mikhail Kobalia play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.