Gata Kamsky vs Boris Gelfand
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Gelfand leads with 2 wins to 1, with 17 draws — a 85% draw rate. Their last meeting at Biel Chess Festival 2021 - GMT Blitz drew. With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2635, the Elo model gives Gelfand a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2635 (Δ -39)
With Gata Kamsky as white
35% Gata30% draw36% Boris
With Boris Gelfand as white
27% Gata25% draw48% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Boris Gelfand | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596-5 | 2635 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2777 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 39 | 45 |
| World rank now | #166 | #91 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #6 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 915 |
| Months active | 216 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 35% |
| % black wins | 36% | 23% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2611 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 68 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Boris Gelfand
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Boris Gelfand