Hans Moke Niemann vs Anish Giri
Hans Moke Niemann (23, GM, USA) and Anish Giri (32, GM, NED) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 19 rapid/blitz games. Giri leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2728 and 2767, the Elo model gives Giri a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2728 vs 2767 (Δ -39)
With Hans Moke Niemann as white
35% Hans30% draw36% Anish
With Anish Giri as white
27% Hans25% draw48% Anish
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2728 | 2767+14 |
| Peak rating | 2738 · Oct 2025 | 2798 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 22 | 21 |
| World rank now | #22 | #6 |
| World rank peak | #15 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,502 | 1,651 |
| Months active | 151 | 199 |
| % white wins | 55% | 38% |
| % black wins | 45% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2735 | 2774 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 125 | 187 |
Best Win
Hans Moke Niemann
Anish Giri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hans Moke Niemann
Anish Giri