Boris Gelfand vs Richard Rapport

FIDE World Rapid Team, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88).

Richard Rapport27140

Boris Gelfand26521

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2652)
Black: Richard Rapport (2714)
Result: 1–0
Event: FIDE World Rapid Team
Year: 2025
Opening: Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2652) and Richard Rapport (2714) was played at FIDE World Rapid Team in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88). 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 Richard Rapport?

Boris Gelfand vs Richard Rapport (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Boris Gelfand.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Richard Rapport?

The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (ECO A88).

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