Wesley So vs Alireza Firouzja
Wesley So (33, GM, USA) and Alireza Firouzja (23, GM, FRA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 GCT Sinquefield Cup drew. With current classical ratings of 2753 and 2744, the Elo model gives So a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2753 vs 2744 (Δ +9)
With Wesley So as white
43% Wesley27% draw30% Alireza
With Alireza Firouzja as white
32% Wesley28% draw40% Alireza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Wesley So | Alireza Firouzja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2753-1 | 2744-15 |
| Peak rating | 2822 · Feb 2017 | 2804 · Dec 2021 |
| Peak age | 24 | 18 |
| World rank now | #9 | #11 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,439 | 1,065 |
| Months active | 196 | 166 |
| % white wins | 42% | 57% |
| % black wins | 28% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2754 | 2712 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 204 | 161 |
Best Win
Wesley So
Alireza Firouzja
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Wesley So
Alireza Firouzja