Boris Gelfand Vedic birth chart profile
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Boris Gelfand

★ June 24, 1968 · Minsk, Belarus
Birth data: B — Biography
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Moon Sign
Taurus
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Sun Sign
Gemini
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Ascendant
Cancer
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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

Boris Gelfand's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Boris Gelfand has a Taurus Moon sign, Rohini Nakshatra and a Cancer Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Gemini.

Boris Gelfand Birth Details

Date of birthJune 24, 1968
Birth time7:15 AM
Birth placeMinsk, Belarus
Birth data rating
B — Biography

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What is Boris Gelfand's Moon sign?

Boris Gelfand's Moon sign is Taurus in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Boris Gelfand's Nakshatra?

Boris Gelfand's Moon Nakshatra is Rohini, with the Moon in Taurus.

What is Boris Gelfand's Ascendant?

Boris Gelfand's Ascendant (Lagna) is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Boris Gelfand's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Boris Gelfand's Sun sign is Gemini. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Boris Gelfand's birth date and birth time?

Boris Gelfand was born on June 24, 1968 at 7:15 AM in Minsk, Belarus. The birth data is rated B (Biography).

Biography

Who is Boris Gelfand?

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.

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

3 FOUND

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

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Boris Gelfand running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

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

PREVIOUSSep 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
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NEXTJul 2, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026
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What do Boris Gelfand's numerology numbers say?

Boris Gelfand'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.

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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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