Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Boris Gelfand
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Boris Gelfand have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1999 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Pons leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pons | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| Gelfand with White | 13 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B24 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Leon 36th |
| Jul 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Leon 36th |
| Jul 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Leon 36th |
| Jul 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Leon 36th |
| Oct 2021 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Nov 2017 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| Jun 2016 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2012 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Olympiad-40 |
| Jun 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 23rd Leon |
| Jun 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23rd Leon |
| Jun 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 23rd Leon |
| Jun 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 23rd Leon |
| Jun 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23rd Leon |
| Jun 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 23rd Leon |
| Feb 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 27th Linares |
| Feb 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 27th Linares |
| Sep 2008 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 |
| Mar 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Jun 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ARM-ROW m |
| Mar 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Dec 1999 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Pamplona |
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What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Boris Gelfand?
In 29 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 5 wins, Boris Gelfand has 6 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Dec 1999 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.