Ahmad Najjar vs Antoine Kassis
Ahmad Najjar (60, FM, LBN) and Antoine Kassis (54, FM, LBN) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Kassis leads with 5 wins to 4, with 9 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Keshmat New Year - Rapid 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2011, the Elo model gives Najjar a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2011 (Δ +88)
With Ahmad Najjar as white
58% Ahmad18% draw24% Antoine
With Antoine Kassis as white
47% Ahmad22% draw32% Antoine
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ahmad Najjar | Antoine Kassis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2011 |
| Peak rating | 2367 · Jul 2003 | 2249 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 37 | 37 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #25,795 |
| World rank peak | #3,053 | #6,785 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 437 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 66% | 56% |
| % black wins | 66% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1990 | 1855 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 235 | 94 |
Best Win
Ahmad Najjar
Antoine Kassis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ahmad Najjar
Antoine Kassis