Boris Gelfand vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Boris Gelfand and Pentala Harikrishna have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Apr 2024. Gelfand leads 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Harikrishna with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CZE 2324 |
| Jun 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 5th Prague Masters |
| Mar 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Catalan | 1st Prague Masters |
| May 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Catalan | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Apr 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Feb 2005 | Boris Gelfand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Catalan | Bermuda |
| Feb 2005 | Pentala Harikrishna | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bermuda |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 6 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Apr 2024.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.