Boris Gelfand: Belarusian-born Israeli Chess Grandmaster and 2012 World Championship Challenger
Profile of Boris Gelfand, Belarusian-born Israeli chess grandmaster, 2009 World Cup winner and 2012 World Championship challenger; covers his career, playing style, key results and contributions to modern chess.
Boris Abramovich Gelfand (born 24 June 1968 in Minsk) is a Belarusian-born Israeli grandmaster in chess. He established himself among the world’s leading players over several decades of international competition.
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Career highlights
Gelfand moved to Israel in 1998 and has since been one of the country’s strongest representatives in international events. Major results in his career include:
- Winner of the World Chess Cup, 2009.
- Victorious in the Candidates cycle that led to the 2012 World Championship match, which he contested later that year.
- Longstanding presence at top-level tournaments and team competitions for Israel.
Renowned for a deep opening repertoire and solid positional play, Gelfand has remained active in top events and continues to contribute to chess as a player and author of analytical work.
Questions and answers
Q: Who is Boris Gelfand?
A: Boris Gelfand is a chess grandmaster of Belarusian-Israeli origin.
Q: What is Gelfand's major achievement in chess?
A: Gelfand won the 2009 World Chess Cup.
Q: When was Gelfand born and where?
A: Boris Gelfand was born on 24 June 1968 in Minsk.
Q: When did Gelfand move to Israel?
A: Gelfand emigrated to Israel in 1998, where he is now their top-ranked chess player.
Q: What is Gelfand's nationality?
A: Gelfand is a citizen of both Belarus and Israel.
Q: What is Gelfand's profession?
A: Gelfand is a chess grandmaster.
Q: Where did Gelfand begin his career in chess?
A: It is not specified where Gelfand began his career in chess in the given text.
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