A.R. Saleh Salem vs Husain Aziz
A.R. Saleh Salem (33, GM, UAE) and Husain Aziz (41, IM, QAT) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Salem leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2640 and 2256, the Elo model gives Salem a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2640 vs 2256 (Δ +384)
With A.R. Saleh Salem as white
87% A.R.10% draw3% Husain
With Husain Aziz as white
82% A.R.12% draw6% Husain
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| A.R. Saleh Salem | Husain Aziz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2640 | 2256 |
| Peak rating | 2690 · Oct 2021 | 2433 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #82 | #5,582 |
| World rank peak | #44 | #1,557 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,346 | 784 |
| Months active | 207 | 216 |
| % white wins | 62% | 47% |
| % black wins | 53% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2653 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 80 |
Best Win
A.R. Saleh Salem
Husain Aziz
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).
A.R. Saleh Salem
Husain Aziz