Boris Gelfand vs Vincent Keymer
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
Boris Gelfand and Vincent Keymer have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Gelfand leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Keymer with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40th ECC Open |
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Sep 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Jun 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5th Prague Masters |
| May 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28th Sigeman & Co |
| Apr 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Catalan | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Vincent Keymer | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Catalan | 54th Biel |
| Jul 2021 | Vincent Keymer | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Biel Rapid 54th |
| Oct 2018 | Vincent Keymer | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Vincent Keymer?
In 15 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 3 wins, Vincent Keymer has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.