Gata Kamsky vs Boris Gelfand
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
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
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 28 | 4 | 17 | 7 |
| Gelfand with White | 27 | 6 | 15 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 38 | 4 | 27 | 7 |
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 55 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Sep 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | London System | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Sep 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | London System | Julius Baer GenCup D3 L |
| Jul 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 54th Biel |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Biel Rapid 54th |
| Jul 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Jan 2012 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian | Candidates Tournament Playoff Rapid |
| May 2011 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Candidates Tournament Playoff Rapid |
| May 2011 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Candidates Tournament Playoff Blitz |
| May 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | London System | Candidates Tournament Playoff Blitz |
| May 2011 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | English Opening | Candidates Tournament Playoff Rapid |
| May 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament Playoff Rapid |
| May 2011 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| May 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament |
| May 2011 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| May 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament |
| Aug 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Jun 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 3rd Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2009 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Bazna Kings |
| Apr 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Nov 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Aug 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Sochi FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Boris Gelfand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
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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.