Boris Gelfand vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Rustam Kasimdzhanov (47, GM, UZB) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Gelfand leads with 3 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 77% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tournament of world chess stars devoted to the 680-anniversary of Amir Temur saw Gelfand prevail. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2665, the Elo model gives Kasimdzhanov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2665 (Δ -30)
With Boris Gelfand as white
36% Boris30% draw34% Rustam
With Rustam Kasimdzhanov as white
28% Boris26% draw46% Rustam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2665+3 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2715 · May 2015 |
| Peak age | 45 | 36 |
| World rank now | #91 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #11 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 700 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 35% | 41% |
| % black wins | 23% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2598 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 33 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Gelfand
Rustam Kasimdzhanov