Boris Gelfand vs Vachier-Lagrave: Head-to-Head Record
28 games · 2 wins · 20 draws · 6 losses for Boris Gelfand
Boris Gelfand and Vachier-Lagrave played 28 games between 2009 and 2021. Vachier-Lagrave leads the head-to-head record against Boris Gelfand, winning 6 games to 2, with 20 draws. Boris Gelfand scores 42.9% against Vachier-Lagrave (a draw counts as half a point). They met most often at World Cup 2009 (8 games).
Results by colour
| Boris Gelfand played | Games | Boris Gelfand won | Draws | Vachier-Lagrave won | Boris Gelfand score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 46.2% |
| Black | 15 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 40% |
| Total | 28 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 42.9% |
Where they met most
| Event | Year | Games |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 2009 | 8 |
| FIDE World Cup 2013 | 2013 | 4 |
| SportAccord Blitz 2014 | 2014 | 2 |

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Who has won more games, Boris Gelfand or Vachier-Lagrave?
Vachier-Lagrave leads the head-to-head record against Boris Gelfand, winning 6 games to 2, with 20 draws.
How many games have Boris Gelfand and Vachier-Lagrave played?
28 games between 2009 and 2021: Boris Gelfand won 2, Vachier-Lagrave won 6 and 20 games were drawn.
What is the head-to-head record of Boris Gelfand vs Vachier-Lagrave?
Boris Gelfand has 2 wins, 20 draws and 6 losss against Vachier-Lagrave (42.9% of the points).
When did Boris Gelfand and Vachier-Lagrave last play?
Their latest game in our archive was at World Blitz 2021 2021 (0-1); the first was at World Cup 2009.
Which opening have Boris Gelfand and Vachier-Lagrave played most?
ECO C43, in 3 games of their 28 games.
Can I replay the games of Boris Gelfand vs Vachier-Lagrave?
Yes. Every game below opens move by move with Stockfish 19's evaluation, the PGN, and Play This Position Against Stockfish.
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