Wesley So vs Anish Giri
Wesley So (33, GM, USA) and Anish Giri (32, GM, NED) have met 31 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 25 draws — a 81% draw rate. Their last meeting at Global Chess League 2025 - League Stage drew. With current classical ratings of 2754 and 2767, the Elo model gives Giri a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2754 vs 2767 (Δ -13)
With Wesley So as white
39% Wesley28% draw33% Anish
With Anish Giri as white
30% Wesley27% draw44% Anish
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Wesley So | Anish Giri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2754 | 2767+14 |
| Peak rating | 2822 · Feb 2017 | 2798 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #9 | #6 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,431 | 1,651 |
| Months active | 195 | 199 |
| % white wins | 42% | 38% |
| % black wins | 28% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2757 | 2774 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 196 | 187 |
Best Win
Wesley So
Anish Giri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (67)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Wesley So
Anish Giri