Boris Gelfand vs Alexander Grischuk
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Grischuk leads with 6 wins to 5, with 16 draws — a 59% draw rate. Their last meeting at Levitov Chess Week saw Grischuk prevail. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2641, the Elo model gives Grischuk a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2641 (Δ -6)
With Boris Gelfand as white
40% Boris28% draw32% Alexander
With Alexander Grischuk as white
31% Boris27% draw42% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Alexander Grischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2641 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2810 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 45 | 31 |
| World rank now | #91 | #78 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 990 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 35% | 42% |
| % black wins | 23% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 220 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Alexander Grischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Gelfand
Alexander Grischuk