Giorgio Kaloust vs Joe Assaad
Giorgio Kaloust (24, LBN) and Joe Assaad (28, CM, LBN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Assaad leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2092 and 2179, the Elo model gives Assaad a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2092 vs 2179 (Δ -87)
With Giorgio Kaloust as white
31% Giorgio23% draw46% Joe
With Joe Assaad as white
24% Giorgio19% draw57% Joe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Giorgio Kaloust | Joe Assaad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2092 | 2179 |
| Peak rating | 2092 · Feb 2026 | 2188 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 27 |
| World rank now | #16,135 | #9,332 |
| World rank peak | #16,135 | #8,618 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 328 | 206 |
| Months active | 149 | 88 |
| % white wins | 56% | 72% |
| % black wins | 56% | 72% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1993 | 2138 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 218 |
Best Win
Giorgio Kaloust
Joe Assaad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Giorgio Kaloust
Joe Assaad