Boris Gelfand vs Predrag Nikolic

GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)

Gelfand wins

draws

Nikolic wins

games

Boris Gelfand and Predrag Nikolic have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Nov 2000. Gelfand leads 9 wins to 2, with 14 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Gelfand	Draws	Nikolic
Gelfand with White	11	6	5	0
Nikolic with White	14	3	9	2

Results by time format

Format	Games	Gelfand	Draws	Nikolic
Classical	23	8	13	2
Rapid	2	1	1	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Gelfand	Draws
E68	Indian Defense	3	1	2
D39	Indian Defense	3	0	3
B07	Pirc Defense	2	1	1
A80	Blackmar-Diemer Gambit	1	1	0
A90	Dutch Defense	1	0	1
B16	Caro-Kann: Main Line	1	1	0
C96	Ruy Lopez: Closed	1	0	1
A87	Dutch Defense	1	0	1

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Nov 2000	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Olympiad-34
Mar 2000	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	09th Amber Blindfold
Mar 2000	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Bogo-Indian Defense	09th Amber Rapid
Oct 1999	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Queen's Indian Defense	15th EU-Cup final
Mar 1999	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	08th Amber Blindfold
Mar 1999	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Dutch Defense	08th Amber Rapid
Feb 1997	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	0-1	Indian Defense	14th Linares
Jun 1994	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Blackmar-Diemer Gambit	Munich SKA
Jan 1994	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Horgen CS
Jan 1992	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Hoogovens
Jan 1991	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	0-1	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1-0	Indian Defense	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Queen's Pawn Game	Candidates m4 g/45
Jan 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1-0	Indian Defense	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	0-1	Indian Defense	Belgrade Investbank
Jan 1991	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Pirc Defense	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Pirc Defense	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Dutch Defense	Candidates m4
Jan 1991	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Caro-Kann: Main Line	Candidates m4 g/45
Sep 1990	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Tilburg
Sep 1990	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Queen's Indian Defense	Tilburg
Jan 1990	Boris Gelfand	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Slav Defense	15th Interzonal
Jan 1990	Predrag Nikolic	Boris Gelfand	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	GMA-qual f

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Predrag Nikolic?

In 25 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 9 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 2 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.

How many times have Boris Gelfand and Predrag Nikolic played each other?

Our database records 25 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Nov 2000.

What openings do Boris Gelfand and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.