Sergei Movsesian vs Boris Gelfand
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Sergei Movsesian and Boris Gelfand have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 1999 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Movsesian leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Gelfand with White | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A08 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jan 2020 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CZE 1920 |
| Nov 2010 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Boris Gelfand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2006 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22nd EU-Cup |
| Jan 2004 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bermuda |
| Jan 2004 | Sergei Movsesian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bermuda |
| Apr 2003 | Sergei Movsesian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Budapest Hunguest Hotels |
| Nov 2002 | Sergei Movsesian | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Olympiad-35 |
| Aug 2000 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 37th Rubinstein Memorial |
| Dec 1999 | Boris Gelfand | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 12th chT-EU |
| Jun 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 07th Sigeman & Co |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Boris Gelfand?
In 14 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 1 wins, Boris Gelfand has 7 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 1999 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.