Hikaru Nakamura vs Anish Giri
Hikaru Nakamura (39, GM, USA) and Anish Giri (32, GM, NED) have met 36 times in classical OTB. Nakamura leads with 5 wins to 2, with 29 draws — a 81% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2792 and 2767, the Elo model gives Nakamura a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2792 vs 2767 (Δ +25)
With Hikaru Nakamura as white
46% Hikaru26% draw29% Anish
With Anish Giri as white
34% Hikaru29% draw37% Anish
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hikaru Nakamura | Anish Giri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2792-18 | 2767+14 |
| Peak rating | 2816 · Oct 2015 | 2798 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 28 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2 | #6 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,210 | 1,651 |
| Months active | 219 | 199 |
| % white wins | 45% | 38% |
| % black wins | 34% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2588 | 2774 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 176 |
Best Win
Hikaru Nakamura
Anish Giri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (67)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hikaru Nakamura
Anish Giri