Boris Gelfand vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Boris Gelfand and Pavel Eljanov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Gelfand leads 3 wins to 3, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Eljanov with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | TCh-ISR |
| Jun 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Netanya Masters |
| Nov 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| Jul 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Nov 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 5th |
| Oct 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 26th EU-Cup |
| May 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Jul 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | Netanya Riordan |
| Apr 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | London System | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jan 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | English Opening | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Pavel Eljanov?
In 15 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 3 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2008 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.