Boris Gelfand vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Gelfand leads with 5 wins to 4, with 14 draws — a 61% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2023 (Blitz) saw Mamedyarov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2717, the Elo model gives Mamedyarov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2717 (Δ -82)
With Boris Gelfand as white
30% Boris27% draw43% Shakhriyar
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
23% Boris22% draw55% Shakhriyar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2717+2 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2820 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 45 | 33 |
| World rank now | #91 | #26 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 1,235 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 35% | 43% |
| % black wins | 23% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 146 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Gelfand
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov