Boris GelfandChess Games
Explore 3,893 Boris Gelfand chess games from 1980 to 2026 in the CipherChess chess database. See Boris Gelfand's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Boris Gelfand plays most, and replay any Boris Gelfand game move by move.
Boris Gelfand's Opening Tree
Walk Boris Gelfand's most-played openings move by move, straight from 3,893 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Boris Gelfand most often plays d4 (1,358 games, 60% score). A typical continuation runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5.
As Black, Boris Gelfand most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (656 games, 51% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About Boris Gelfand's chess games
This page collects 3,893 Boris Gelfand chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1980 to 2026. Use it to study how Boris Gelfand handles both colours, which openings Boris Gelfand returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Boris Gelfand's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Boris Gelfand over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Boris Gelfand chess”, “Boris Gelfand chess games” or “Boris Gelfand openings”, this is the complete Boris Gelfand record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Boris Gelfand's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Boris Gelfand played?
The CipherChess database holds 3,893 chess games played by Boris Gelfand, spanning 1980 to 2026, with a 1168 win, 1986 draw and 739 loss record.
What openings does Boris Gelfand play?
Boris Gelfand's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation. As White, Boris Gelfand most often opens d4 (1,358 games). As Black, Boris Gelfand most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (656 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Boris Gelfand's win rate?
Across 3,893 games, Boris Gelfand scores 56% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 1168 wins, 1986 draws and 739 losses.