Alireza Firouzja vs Gukesh D
Alireza Firouzja (23, GM, FRA) and Gukesh D (20, GM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Firouzja leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2744 and 2732, the Elo model gives Firouzja a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2744 vs 2732 (Δ +12)
With Alireza Firouzja as white
43% Alireza27% draw30% Gukesh
With Gukesh D as white
33% Alireza28% draw39% Gukesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alireza Firouzja | Gukesh D | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2744-15 | 2732 |
| Peak rating | 2804 · Dec 2021 | 2794 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #11 | #18 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,065 | 1,709 |
| Months active | 166 | 155 |
| % white wins | 57% | 52% |
| % black wins | 48% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2712 | 2696 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 161 | 183 |
Best Win
Alireza Firouzja
Gukesh D
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alireza Firouzja
Gukesh D