Boris Gelfand

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Boris Gelfand born?June 24, 1968
2. Where was Boris Gelfand born?Belarus
3. Who is Boris Gelfand?Boris Gelfand is a chess grandmaster from Belarus who also represents Israel. He is known for his strong, steady playing style and many tournament wins.
4. How many times did he try to become world champion?Boris Gelfand was a World Championship candidate six times: in 1991, 1994–95, 2002, 2007, 2011, and 2013.

Grandmaster (GM): The highest title awarded by FIDE, signifying exceptional chess skill and achievement.
World Championship Candidate: A player who has qualified through tournaments to compete for the right to challenge the reigning World Chess Champion.
FIDE Rating System: A method used to calculate the relative skill levels of players in chess based on their game results.
Rapid Play: A faster version of chess where players have less time to make their moves than in standard 'classical' chess.