Willem Veer vs Viresh Giasi
Willem Veer (83, SUR) and Viresh Giasi (35, FM, SUR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Giasi leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz Championship 2014 Top class saw Giasi prevail. With current classical ratings of 1930 and 1967, the Elo model gives Giasi a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 1967 (Δ -37)
With Willem Veer as white
38% Willem23% draw39% Viresh
With Viresh Giasi as white
30% Willem20% draw50% Viresh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Willem Veer | Viresh Giasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930 | 1967-1 |
| Peak rating | 1957 · Oct 2008 | 2040 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 65 | 27 |
| World rank now | #47,226 | #33,254 |
| World rank peak | #35,201 | #21,867 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 218 | 399 |
| Months active | 184 | 184 |
| % white wins | 34% | 49% |
| % black wins | 31% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1949 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 8 |
Best Win
Willem Veer
Viresh Giasi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Willem Veer
Viresh Giasi