Fabiano Caruana vs Anish Giri
Fabiano Caruana (34, GM, USA) and Anish Giri (32, GM, NED) have met 45 times in classical OTB. Giri leads with 7 wins to 4, with 34 draws — a 76% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 saw Giri prevail. With current classical ratings of 2788 and 2767, the Elo model gives Caruana a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2788 vs 2767 (Δ +21)
With Fabiano Caruana as white
45% Fabiano26% draw29% Anish
With Anish Giri as white
34% Fabiano29% draw38% Anish
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fabiano Caruana | Anish Giri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2788-5 | 2767+14 |
| Peak rating | 2844 · Oct 2014 | 2798 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 22 | 21 |
| World rank now | #3 | #6 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,821 | 1,651 |
| Months active | 215 | 199 |
| % white wins | 45% | 38% |
| % black wins | 34% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2793 | 2774 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 211 | 176 |
Best Win
Fabiano Caruana
Anish Giri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (78)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fabiano Caruana
Anish Giri