Jorden Van Foreest vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Jorden Van Foreest (2728) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Jorden Van Foreest and Alireza Firouzja have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Foreest leads 4 wins to 4, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Foreest | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreest with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Foreest | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Foreest | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Jorden Van Foreest | 0-1 | ? | GCT: Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Jorden Van Foreest | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jan 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Philidor | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Aug 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Jan 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2020 | Jorden Van Foreest | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jorden Van Foreest and Alireza Firouzja?
In 15 recorded games, Jorden Van Foreest has 4 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Jorden Van Foreest and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Jorden Van Foreest and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.