Boris Gelfand vs Ernesto Inarkiev
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Ernesto Inarkiev (41, GM, RUS) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Gelfand leads with 6 wins to 3, with 8 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Open World Blitz Championship 2018 saw Gelfand prevail. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2653, the Elo model gives Inarkiev 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% Ernesto
With Ernesto Inarkiev as white
29% Boris26% draw44% Ernesto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Ernesto Inarkiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2653 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2732 · Sep 2016 |
| Peak age | 45 | 31 |
| World rank now | #91 | #62 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #25 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 1,066 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 35% | 46% |
| % black wins | 23% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2532 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 50 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Ernesto Inarkiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Gelfand
Ernesto Inarkiev