Anish Giri Height

Anish Giri

Chess Players

Known for: Achieving Grandmaster title at age 14, Five-time Dutch Chess Champion, Regular competitor in elite tournaments (Tata Steel, Candidates, Grand Prix), Peak FIDE rating of 2798 (October 2015), Representing the Netherlands in Chess Olympiads and European Team Championships, Renowned for opening theory expertise and insightful commentary

Height

5'10.9" (180 cm)

Gender

Male

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Anish Giri is a Dutch chess Grandmaster, recognized as one of the world’s elite players. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to a Nepalese father and a Russian mother, Giri moved to Japan at age eight before settling in the Netherlands in 2008. He began playing chess at a young age and demonstrated prodigious talent, earning the Grandmaster title at 14 years, 7 months and 2 days, making him one of the youngest ever to achieve this milestone. Giri has shown consistent top-level performances, representing the Netherlands in multiple Chess Olympiads and European Team Championships, often playing on board one. He has won the Dutch Chess Championship five times (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2023), and participated in elite tournaments such as Tata Steel, the Candidates Tournament, and Grand Prix events. Known for his deep opening preparation, solid style, and witty social media presence, Giri has become a fan favorite. He reached his peak FIDE rating of 2798 in October 2015 and has ranked as high as world number three. Beyond the board, Giri is a popular commentator, author, and chess ambassador, contributing widely to the global chess community.

Anish Giri stands at 5'10.9" (180 cm), which is about average for a male. This is 5.0 cm taller than the average height for men(5'8.9" (175 cm)).

Interesting Facts

Giri speaks multiple languages, including Russian, English, Dutch, and Japanese.
He is married to International Master Sopiko Guramishvili, a Georgian chess player.
Giri is known for his humorous and self-deprecating presence on Twitter.
He has written chess books and contributed to chess publications.
Giri’s multicultural background is reflected in his global fanbase.

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