Roger Matoewi vs Viresh Giasi
Roger Matoewi (51, FM, SUR) and Viresh Giasi (35, FM, SUR) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Matoewi leads with 6 wins to 5, with 9 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open Kwalificatie 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 1883 and 1967, the Elo model gives Giasi a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1883 vs 1967 (Δ -84)
With Roger Matoewi as white
33% Roger21% draw47% Viresh
With Viresh Giasi as white
25% Roger17% draw58% Viresh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roger Matoewi | Viresh Giasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1883+7 | 1967-1 |
| Peak rating | 2216 · Jul 2002 | 2040 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 27 | 27 |
| World rank now | #52,400 | #33,254 |
| World rank peak | #11,151 | #21,867 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 525 | 399 |
| Months active | 215 | 184 |
| % white wins | 47% | 49% |
| % black wins | 39% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1898 | 1949 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 8 |
Best Win
Roger Matoewi
Viresh Giasi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roger Matoewi
Viresh Giasi