Boris Gelfand vs Denis Khismatullin

World Championship (rapid) 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37).

Denis Khismatullin2651½

Boris Gelfand2741½

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2741)
Black: Denis Khismatullin (2651)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Championship (rapid) 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2741) and Denis Khismatullin (2651) was played at World Championship (rapid) 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Boris Gelfand vs Denis Khismatullin?

Boris Gelfand vs Denis Khismatullin (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Denis Khismatullin?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (ECO D37).

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