Nitzan Steinberg vs Asaf Givon
Nitzan Steinberg (28, GM, ISR) and Asaf Givon (32, IM, ISR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Steinberg leads with 6 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Israeli national league. Rounds 3-6 saw Steinberg prevail. With current classical ratings of 2556 and 2405, the Elo model gives Steinberg a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2556 vs 2405 (Δ +151)
With Nitzan Steinberg as white
65% Nitzan19% draw16% Asaf
With Asaf Givon as white
55% Nitzan22% draw23% Asaf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nitzan Steinberg | Asaf Givon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2556 | 2405 |
| Peak rating | 2565 · Nov 2024 | 2485 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #282 | #1,583 |
| World rank peak | #266 | #933 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #53 |
| Games (career, STD) | 705 | 908 |
| Months active | 188 | 191 |
| % white wins | 52% | 51% |
| % black wins | 42% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2574 | 2412 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 78 |
Best Win
Nitzan Steinberg
Asaf Givon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nitzan Steinberg
Asaf Givon