Boris Gelfand vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
26
Gelfand wins
70
draws
30
Ivanchuk wins
126
games
Boris Gelfand and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 126 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Gelfand leads 26 wins to 30 - trailing overall, with 70 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 66 | 16 | 40 | 10 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 60 | 10 | 30 | 20 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 87 | 14 | 56 | 17 |
| Blitz | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Rapid | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 126 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 39th ECC Open |
| Sep 2022 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Orangutan opening | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Mar 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Mar 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Mar 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Mar 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Mar 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | English Opening | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Mar 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Mar 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Levitov-Ivanchuk Gelfand |
| Nov 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Ayelen Invitational |
| Jul 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | English Opening | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2018 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Cup |
| Jul 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Cup |
| Mar 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Oct 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Jul 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Mar 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Candidates Tournament |
| Sep 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Aug 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympiad-40 |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 126 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 26 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 30 wins, and they have drawn 70 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 126 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (7). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.