Boris Gelfand vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Vasyl Ivanchuk (57, GM, UKR) have met 28 times in classical OTB. Gelfand leads with 4 wins to 2, with 22 draws — a 79% draw rate. Their last meeting at 39th European Club Cup drew. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2634, the Elo model gives Gelfand a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2634 (Δ +1)
With Boris Gelfand as white
41% Boris27% draw31% Vasyl
With Vasyl Ivanchuk as white
31% Boris28% draw41% Vasyl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Vasyl Ivanchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2634+13 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2787 · Oct 2007 |
| Peak age | 45 | 38 |
| World rank now | #91 | #97 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 1,498 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 35% | 43% |
| % black wins | 23% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2611 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 205 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Vasyl Ivanchuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Gelfand
Vasyl Ivanchuk