Boris Gelfand vs Alexander Morozevich
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Alexander Morozevich (49, GM, RUS) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Morozevich leads with 5 wins to 3, with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at M. Tal Memorial 2018 Blitz saw Gelfand prevail. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2653, the Elo model gives Morozevich a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2653 (Δ -18)
With Boris Gelfand as white
38% Boris29% draw33% Alexander
With Alexander Morozevich as white
29% Boris26% draw44% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Alexander Morozevich | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2653 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2788 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 45 | 31 |
| World rank now | #91 | #62 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 493 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 35% | 56% |
| % black wins | 23% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2587 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 35 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Alexander Morozevich
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
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 Morozevich