CultureBuzz Converses with Boris Gelfand - Chess' Deputy Champion of the World!
Channel: CultureBuzzIsrael
Date: 2012-08-03

Boris Gelfand needs no introduction!

Even if one is not an avid Chess fan, it was practically impossible to miss the great buzz Boris' epic battle with Viswanathan Anand in Moscow recently on the World Chess Crown has made all over.

The Moscow's competition was level at 6--6, and Boris lost only in the rapid tie break games.

And this is what Anand, who's won his 5th World Championship, had to say: "He (Gelfand) was the toughest opponent I faced in the World Championships".

Born and raised in Belarus, Boris' move to Israel has proven the best thing that happened to both sides :-)

In this conversation Boris provides a peek to his world, one of great talent, on-going dedication, competitiveness and great investment.

Speaking with Boris resembles a Chess game but luckily for us it wasn't an actual match :-)

Find out here more about this humble Chess giant, who cares about the future generation in Israel and is proud to represent it on the top of world of Chess.

Special thanks to Maya Gelfend and to http://www.chess.org.il/ for arranging this.

For more:

http://www.chessgames.com/player/boris_gelfand.html

http://www.facebook.com/pages/GM-Boris-Gelfand/43082380468