Boris Gelfand vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Boris Gelfand and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2002 and the most recent in Oct 2016. Gelfand leads 8 wins to 2, with 14 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Catalan | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Sep 2010 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-39 |
| Aug 2009 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Albin Countergambit | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Candidates sf |
| Jun 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Candidates sf |
| Jun 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Candidates sf |
| Jun 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Candidates sf |
| Jun 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Candidates sf |
| May 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Candidates sf |
| May 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Candidates sf |
| May 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Candidates sf |
| May 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Candidates sf |
| Jan 2002 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 24 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 8 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 2002 to Oct 2016.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.