Abdul Wahab Alothman vs Taher Al Khateeb
Abdul Wahab Alothman (57, FM, KUW) and Taher Al Khateeb (45, CM, KUW) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Alothman leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1954 and 1974, the Elo model gives Al Khateeb a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1954 vs 1974 (Δ -20)
With Abdul Wahab Alothman as white
41% Abdul23% draw36% Taher
With Taher Al Khateeb as white
32% Abdul21% draw47% Taher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Abdul Wahab Alothman | Taher Al Khateeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1954 | 1974 |
| Peak rating | 2240 · Jan 2001 | 2055 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 32 | 20 |
| World rank now | #35,484 | #35,560 |
| World rank peak | #9,584 | #26,426 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 322 | 273 |
| Months active | 192 | 193 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 56% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Abdul Wahab Alothman
Taher Al Khateeb
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Abdul Wahab Alothman
Taher Al Khateeb