Gelfand Boris Vedic birth chart profile
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Cancer Lagna

Gelfand Boris

June 24, 1968 · Minsk, Minsk
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Moon Sign
Taurus
Sun Sign
Gemini
Ascendant
Cancer
Nakshatra
Rohini
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Saturn / Rahu / Jupiter · Feb 2026 – Jul 2026
SportsSkills- SpecialistLife Path 9Destiny Number 8Soul Number 5Personality Number 3Kabbalah Number 4Birth Number 6
Biography

Who is Gelfand Boris?

A Belarusian-born Israeli chess Grandmaster (earned title in 1989). In 1998, Gelfand immigrated to Israel and settled in Rishon LeZion, where he became Israels top ranking chess player. He is married to Maya Gelfand. He won the 2011 Candidates Tournament and faced World Champion Viswanathan Anand for the World Chess Championship 2012. Although the match was level at 6–6, Gelfand lost in the rapid tie break games. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Boris Gelfand

Born 24 June 1968 in Minsk, Belarus (then the Soviet Union). Belarusian-Israeli chess grandmaster.

Overview

Gelfand is a distinguished chess grandmaster who has competed at the highest levels for decades. He is best known for challenging for the World Championship in 2012 and for his long-standing presence among the world’s elite players.

Career highlights

  • Challenger in the 2012 World Chess Championship held in Moscow (reigning champion Viswanathan Anand vs Boris Gelfand).
  • Among the leading players representing Israel in international events; widely regarded for deep endgame technique and strategic play.

News

Public news and major tournament results for Gelfand are reported by major chess outlets and federation sites. He has continued to compete in top events and contribute to the chess community in recent years.

Social media and online presence

There are no widely documented official social media profiles for Boris Gelfand that can be verified across major platforms. If you have a specific platform in mind, I can try to locate verified accounts or the official pages linked by publishers or federations.

Recent projects and activities

Beyond tournament play, Gelfand has been involved in chess education, commentary, and promotion efforts. He may participate in seminars, coaching, and publishing work related to chess strategy and analysis.

Notes

Public information can change. For the latest verified details, check FIDE profiles, national federations, or official publisher pages linked to his work.

Which Raj Yogas are in Gelfand Boris's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Gelfand Boris's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Gelfand Boris running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Gelfand Boris is currently in the Saturn mahadasha, running from Feb 15, 2026 to Jul 2, 2026.

PREVIOUSSep 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
Saturn / Rahu / Rahu
NOWFeb 15, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026
Saturn / Rahu / Jupiter
NEXTJul 2, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026
Saturn / Rahu / Saturn

What do Gelfand Boris's numerology numbers say?

Gelfand Boris's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 5, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 6.

Life Path
9

Chaldean Life Path 9 is Mars-in-service—courage with compassion. It indicates completion, humanitarian work, and lessons in letting go and higher purpose.

Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

Birth
6

Discover Birth Number 6 in Vedic astrology: core traits, love life, career paths, and remedies to balance karma and unlock success through mindful choices.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1989
Career
Great Achievement 1989 (made chess Grand Master)
2009
Death
Death of Father June 2009 (Abram Gelfand)
2011
Career
Great Achievement 25 May 2011 (won candidates tournament for 2012 championship)
2012
Career
End Major Project 30 May 2012 in Moscow (lost world championship match)
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