Ahmad Najjar vs Giorgio Kaloust
Ahmad Najjar (60, FM, LBN) and Giorgio Kaloust (24, LBN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Najjar leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2092, the Elo model gives Najjar a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2092 (Δ +7)
With Ahmad Najjar as white
45% Ahmad23% draw33% Giorgio
With Giorgio Kaloust as white
34% Ahmad24% draw42% Giorgio
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ahmad Najjar | Giorgio Kaloust | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2092 |
| Peak rating | 2367 · Jul 2003 | 2092 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 37 | 24 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #16,135 |
| World rank peak | #3,053 | #16,135 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 328 |
| Months active | 217 | 149 |
| % white wins | 66% | 56% |
| % black wins | 66% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1990 | 1993 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 235 | 89 |
Best Win
Ahmad Najjar
Giorgio Kaloust
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ahmad Najjar
Giorgio Kaloust