Viresh Giasi vs Pierre Chang
Viresh Giasi (35, FM, SUR) and Pierre Chang (25, SUR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Chang leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1967 and 2155, the Elo model gives Chang a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1967 vs 2155 (Δ -188)
With Viresh Giasi as white
21% Viresh17% draw62% Pierre
With Pierre Chang as white
15% Viresh14% draw71% Pierre
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viresh Giasi | Pierre Chang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1967-1 | 2155 |
| Peak rating | 2040 · May 2018 | 2155 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 27 | 18 |
| World rank now | #33,254 | #12,505 |
| World rank peak | #21,867 | #12,313 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 399 | 253 |
| Months active | 184 | 168 |
| % white wins | 49% | 61% |
| % black wins | 48% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1949 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 0 |
Best Win
Viresh Giasi
Pierre Chang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viresh Giasi
Pierre Chang