Emil Sutovsky vs Boris Gelfand
GM Emil Sutovsky (2592) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Emil Sutovsky and Boris Gelfand have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1996 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Sutovsky leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutovsky with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Gelfand with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Emil Sutovsky | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-ISR |
| May 2018 | Boris Gelfand | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 19th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Jul 2009 | Emil Sutovsky | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Richard Riordan Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Netanya Riordan |
| Sep 2006 | Emil Sutovsky | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz 1st |
| Apr 2006 | Boris Gelfand | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Italian Game | 13th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2005 | Emil Sutovsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 21st EU-Cup |
| Dec 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14th Pamplona |
| Dec 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Ashdod |
| Jan 2000 | Emil Sutovsky | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-ISR |
| May 1999 | Emil Sutovsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 1st Tel Aviv Super |
| Jan 1999 | Emil Sutovsky | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ISR |
| Oct 1996 | Boris Gelfand | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Tilburg Fontys |
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What is the head-to-head score between Emil Sutovsky and Boris Gelfand?
In 13 recorded games, Emil Sutovsky has 3 wins, Boris Gelfand has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Emil Sutovsky and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 1996 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Emil Sutovsky and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.