Boris Gelfand vs Vladimir Akopian
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Vladimir Akopian (2551)
Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Akopian have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Oct 2019. Gelfand leads 3 wins to 3, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Akopian with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| May 2010 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Jun 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Jun 2008 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Oct 2004 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Olympiad-36 |
| Jun 2003 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Enghien les Bains 5th |
| Sep 1996 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-32 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Koop Tjuchem |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Akopian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1989 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Akopian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | chT-URS U20 |
| Jan 1988 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Vilnius |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Akopian?
In 16 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 3 wins, Vladimir Akopian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Akopian played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Oct 2019.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Akopian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.