Ahmad Najjar vs Jamal Shamieh
Ahmad Najjar (60, FM, LBN) and Jamal Shamieh (41, LBN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Najjar leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2039, the Elo model gives Najjar a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2039 (Δ +60)
With Ahmad Najjar as white
53% Ahmad20% draw27% Jamal
With Jamal Shamieh as white
42% Ahmad24% draw35% Jamal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ahmad Najjar | Jamal Shamieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2039 |
| Peak rating | 2367 · Jul 2003 | 2186 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 37 | 21 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #21,914 |
| World rank peak | #3,053 | #14,512 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 219 |
| Months active | 217 | 196 |
| % white wins | 66% | 58% |
| % black wins | 66% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1990 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 235 | 0 |
Best Win
Ahmad Najjar
Jamal Shamieh
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).
Ahmad Najjar
Jamal Shamieh