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Gata Kamsky vs Boris Gelfand

GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)

10
Kamsky wins
32
draws
13
Gelfand wins
55
games

Gata Kamsky and Boris Gelfand have played 55 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1990 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Kamsky leads 10 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 32 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesKamskyDrawsGelfand
Kamsky with White284177
Gelfand with White276156

Results by time format

FormatGamesKamskyDrawsGelfand
Classical384277
Blitz12435
Rapid5221

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesKamskyDrawsGelfand
D85Indian Defense5131
D15Slav Defense4121
A81Dutch Defense3102
D00London System3111
D02London System2101
B96Sicilian: Najdorf2011
B52Sicilian: Moscow Variation2011
B90Sicilian: Najdorf2020

Most recent 30 of 55 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Sep 2024Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1-0Dutch DefenseJulius Baer GenCup D3 L
Sep 2024Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand0-1London SystemJulius Baer GenCup D3 L
Sep 2024Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1-0London SystemJulius Baer GenCup D3 L
Jul 2021Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: Closed54th Biel Blitz
Jul 2021Boris GelfandGata Kamsky0-1Dutch Defense54th Biel Blitz
Jul 2021Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2London System54th Biel
Jul 2021Boris GelfandGata Kamsky0-1Queen's Indian DefenseBiel Rapid 54th
Jul 2013Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseBeijing FIDE GP
Nov 2012Boris GelfandGata Kamsky0-1Dutch Defense2nd Tashkent FIDE GP
Jan 2012Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1/2-1/2Slav Defense74th Tata Steel Masters
May 2011Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand0-1SicilianCandidates Tournament Playoff Rapid
May 2011Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1/2-1/2English OpeningCandidates Tournament Playoff Rapid
May 2011Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1-0Dutch DefenseCandidates Tournament Playoff Blitz
May 2011Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand0-1London SystemCandidates Tournament Playoff Blitz
May 2011Boris GelfandGata Kamsky0-1English OpeningCandidates Tournament Playoff Rapid
May 2011Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfCandidates Tournament Playoff Rapid
May 2011Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseCandidates Tournament
May 2011Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfCandidates Tournament
May 2011Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseCandidates Tournament
May 2011Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfCandidates Tournament
Aug 2009Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1/2-1/2Slav DefenseJermuk FIDE GP
Jun 2009Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Bishop's Opening3rd Bazna Kings
Jun 2009Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1/2-1/2Grünfeld Defense3rd Bazna Kings
Apr 2009Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2CatalanNalchik FIDE GP
Nov 2008Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Indian Defense3rd Wch Blitz
Aug 2008Boris GelfandGata Kamsky0-1Slav DefenseMoscow Tal Memorial Blitz
Aug 2008Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationMoscow Tal Memorial Blitz
Aug 2008Gata KamskyBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseMoscow Tal Memorial 3rd
Aug 2008Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1/2-1/2CatalanSochi FIDE GP
Nov 2007Boris GelfandGata Kamsky1-0Slav Defense2nd Wch Blitz
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Boris Gelfand?

In 55 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 10 wins, Boris Gelfand has 13 wins, and they have drawn 32 times.

How many times have Gata Kamsky and Boris Gelfand played each other?

Our database records 55 games between them, from Sep 1990 to Sep 2024.

What openings do Gata Kamsky and Boris Gelfand play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Slav Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.