Boris Gelfand vs Peter Svidler
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Peter Svidler (50, GM, FID) have met 24 times in classical OTB. Svidler leads with 3 wins to 2, with 19 draws — a 79% draw rate. Their last meeting at 9th Csaba Arpad Memorial Blitz drew. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2682, the Elo model gives Svidler a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2682 (Δ -47)
With Boris Gelfand as white
34% Boris29% draw37% Peter
With Peter Svidler as white
26% Boris24% draw49% Peter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Peter Svidler | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2682 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2769 · May 2013 |
| Peak age | 45 | 37 |
| World rank now | #91 | #43 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 1,085 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 35% | 39% |
| % black wins | 23% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2509 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 30 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Peter Svidler
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (47)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Gelfand
Peter Svidler