Boris Gelfand vs Yue Wang
GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Yue Wang (2623)
Boris Gelfand and Yue Wang have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2014. Gelfand leads 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelfand with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Wang with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelfand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D42 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D73 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Yue Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Yue Wang | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Yue Wang | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2013 | Yue Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Jun 2010 | Yue Wang | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th Bazna Kings |
| May 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Apr 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Yue Wang | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Sochi FIDE GP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Yue Wang?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 3 wins, Yue Wang has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Boris Gelfand and Yue Wang played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2008 to Dec 2014.
What openings do Boris Gelfand and Yue Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.