Jorden Van Foreest vs Anish Giri
GM Jorden Van Foreest (2728) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Jorden Van Foreest and Anish Giri have played 49 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Foreest leads 10 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 27 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Foreest | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreest with White | 26 | 6 | 13 | 7 |
| Giri with White | 23 | 4 | 14 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Foreest | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Classical | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Rapid | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Foreest | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 49 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2026 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Saint Louis Rapid 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | London System | GCT: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 | Rapid |
| Jul 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 0-1 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | GCT Super Blitz Croatia |
| Jul 2026 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | GCT Super Blitz Croatia |
| Jul 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian | GCT Super Rapid Croatia |
| May 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| Jan 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2025 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2025 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Quantbox Chennai GM |
| Feb 2025 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 87th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-NED KO |
| May 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ChessKid Play In Match |
| May 2023 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ChessKid Play In Match |
| Jan 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Apr 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Anish Giri | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Oslo Esports Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jorden Van Foreest and Anish Giri?
In 49 recorded games, Jorden Van Foreest has 10 wins, Anish Giri has 12 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.
How many times have Jorden Van Foreest and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 49 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Jorden Van Foreest and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.