Ahmad Najjar vs Mahdi Al Kaoury
Ahmad Najjar (60, FM, LBN) and Mahdi Al Kaoury (33, CM, LBN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Najjar leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2024, the Elo model gives Najjar a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2024 (Δ +75)
With Ahmad Najjar as white
56% Ahmad19% draw25% Mahdi
With Mahdi Al Kaoury as white
44% Ahmad23% draw33% Mahdi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ahmad Najjar | Mahdi Al Kaoury | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2024 |
| Peak rating | 2367 · Jul 2003 | 2127 · Nov 2018 |
| Peak age | 37 | 25 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #21,517 |
| World rank peak | #3,053 | #15,519 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 179 |
| Months active | 217 | 165 |
| % white wins | 66% | 54% |
| % black wins | 66% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1990 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 235 | 0 |
Best Win
Ahmad Najjar
Mahdi Al Kaoury
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ahmad Najjar
Mahdi Al Kaoury