Yannick Pelletier vs Boris Gelfand
GM Yannick Pelletier (2519) · GM Boris Gelfand (2641)
Yannick Pelletier and Boris Gelfand have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 1997 and the most recent in Apr 2017. Pelletier leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pelletier | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelletier with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Gelfand with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pelletier | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pelletier | Draws | Gelfand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Boris Gelfand | Yannick Pelletier | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Blitz2 |
| Apr 2017 | Yannick Pelletier | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge |
| Apr 2017 | Yannick Pelletier | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Blitz |
| Jul 2005 | Boris Gelfand | Yannick Pelletier | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Biel GM |
| Jul 2005 | Yannick Pelletier | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Biel GM |
| Oct 2002 | Boris Gelfand | Yannick Pelletier | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Cap d'Agde B |
| Jul 2001 | Yannick Pelletier | Boris Gelfand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Biel GM |
| Jul 2001 | Boris Gelfand | Yannick Pelletier | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Biel GM |
| Aug 1997 | Boris Gelfand | Yannick Pelletier | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Biel Credit Suisse |
| Jul 1997 | Yannick Pelletier | Boris Gelfand | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Biel Credit Suisse |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yannick Pelletier and Boris Gelfand?
In 10 recorded games, Yannick Pelletier has 0 wins, Boris Gelfand has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Yannick Pelletier and Boris Gelfand played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 1997 to Apr 2017.
What openings do Yannick Pelletier and Boris Gelfand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.