A.R. Saleh Salem vs Basheer Al Qudaimi
A.R. Saleh Salem (33, GM, UAE) and Basheer Al Qudaimi (42, IM, YEM) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Salem leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2640 and 2369, the Elo model gives Salem a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2640 vs 2369 (Δ +271)
With A.R. Saleh Salem as white
78% A.R.14% draw8% Basheer
With Basheer Al Qudaimi as white
71% A.R.17% draw12% Basheer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| A.R. Saleh Salem | Basheer Al Qudaimi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2640 | 2369 |
| Peak rating | 2690 · Oct 2021 | 2464 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 28 | 24 |
| World rank now | #82 | #2,260 |
| World rank peak | #44 | #1,082 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,346 | 307 |
| Months active | 207 | 211 |
| % white wins | 62% | 69% |
| % black wins | 53% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2653 | 2258 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 115 |
Best Win
A.R. Saleh Salem
Basheer Al Qudaimi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
A.R. Saleh Salem
Basheer Al Qudaimi