Richard Rapport vs Boris Gelfand
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Richard Rapport and Boris Gelfand have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2014 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Rapport leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Gelfand with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Boris Gelfand | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Rat Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Gelfand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Richard Rapport | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Richard Rapport | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| May 2019 | Richard Rapport | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Richard Rapport | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | Boris Gelfand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Prague Masters |
| Nov 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| Jan 2014 | Boris Gelfand | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Boris Gelfand?
In 10 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 2 wins, Boris Gelfand has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2014 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.