Jorden Van Foreest vs Anish Giri
Jorden Van Foreest (27, GM, NED) and Anish Giri (32, GM, NED) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Giri leads with 4 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tata Steel Chess 2026 - Masters saw Van Foreest prevail. With current classical ratings of 2735 and 2767, the Elo model gives Giri a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2735 vs 2767 (Δ -32)
With Jorden Van Foreest as white
36% Jorden30% draw35% Anish
With Anish Giri as white
28% Jorden25% draw47% Anish
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2735-1 | 2767+14 |
| Peak rating | 2736 · Apr 2026 | 2798 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 27 | 21 |
| World rank now | #15 | #6 |
| World rank peak | #14 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,715 | 1,651 |
| Months active | 176 | 199 |
| % white wins | 51% | 38% |
| % black wins | 42% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2727 | 2774 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 224 | 187 |
Best Win
Jorden Van Foreest
Anish Giri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jorden Van Foreest
Anish Giri