Abdulla Bu Khammas vs Thomas James
Abdulla Bu Khammas (BRN) and Thomas James (19, IND) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 19 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1785 and 1669, the Elo model gives Bu Khammas a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1785 vs 1669 (Δ +116)
With Abdulla Bu Khammas as white
63% Abdulla14% draw22% Thomas
With Thomas James as white
53% Abdulla17% draw30% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Abdulla Bu Khammas | Thomas James | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1785 | 1669 |
| Peak rating | 1896 · Oct 2008 | 1686 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | — | 17 |
| World rank now | #76,428 | #120,795 |
| World rank peak | #43,645 | #94,236 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #3,716 |
| Games (career, STD) | 49 | 141 |
| Months active | 195 | 95 |
| % white wins | 48% | 51% |
| % black wins | 36% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 911 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 7 |
Best Win
Abdulla Bu Khammas
Thomas James
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).
Abdulla Bu Khammas
Thomas James