How many times has Gelfand been a World Championship candidate?
Six times
Four times
Five times
Three times
Answer
Gelfand has been a World Championship candidate six times, in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2013, and 2016. He reached the final in 2012, losing to Viswanathan Anand.
The Mastermind: A Quiz on Boris Gelfand's Chess Legacy