Boris Gelfand vs Rauf Mamedov
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Rauf Mamedov (2639)
Boris Gelfand and Rauf Mamedov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Gelfand leads 6 wins to 3, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game: Glek System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mamedov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Nov 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| May 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| May 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Rauf Mamedov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Rauf Mamedov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Rauf Mamedov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Rauf Mamedov?
In 12 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 6 wins, Rauf Mamedov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Rauf Mamedov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Rauf Mamedov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game: Glek System (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.