Boris Gelfand vs Vladimir Fedoseev
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Vladimir Fedoseev (2692)
Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Fedoseev have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Gelfand leads 6 wins to 4, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fedoseev with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Israel National Team Championship | Top Playoff |
| Feb 2022 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Catalan | Levitov Chess 50k |
| Dec 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Catalan | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 |
| Sep 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Aug 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jul 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Catalan | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 19th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Mar 2018 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Catalan | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Dec 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Oct 2015 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Fedoseev?
In 16 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 6 wins, Vladimir Fedoseev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Fedoseev played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Vladimir Fedoseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.