Fabiano Caruana vs Boris Gelfand
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Fabiano Caruana and Boris Gelfand have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Caruana leads 11 wins to 5, with 12 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Gelfand with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-43 |
| May 2015 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP |
| Oct 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Baku FIDE GP |
| Feb 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Zuerich Chess Challenge Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Zuerich Chess Challenge |
| Jan 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Zuerich Chess Challenge Blitz |
| Jan 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 5th London Classic KO |
| Dec 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 5th London Classic KO |
| Dec 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 5th London Classic KO |
| Dec 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5th London Classic KO |
| Sep 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Paris FIDE GP |
| Jun 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow Tal Memorial 8th Blitz |
| Mar 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Catalan | Zuerich Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zuerich Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2013 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zuerich Chess Challenge Blitz |
| Feb 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Zuerich Chess Challenge Blitz |
| Nov 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Jan 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Catalan | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Aug 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Jul 2009 | Fabiano Caruana | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 42nd Biel GM |
| Jul 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 42nd Biel GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Boris Gelfand?
In 28 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 11 wins, Boris Gelfand has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Jul 2009 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.