Akar Ali Salih Salih vs Ali Layth Ahmed Alothman
Akar Ali Salih Salih (36, FM, IRQ) and Ali Layth Ahmed Alothman (39, FM, IRQ) have met 26 times in classical OTB. Alothman leads with 7 wins to 5, with 14 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at IRQ FINAL FOR MEN 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2165 and 2214, the Elo model gives Alothman a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2165 vs 2214 (Δ -49)
With Akar Ali Salih Salih as white
35% Akar26% draw39% Ali
With Ali Layth Ahmed Alothman as white
27% Akar21% draw51% Ali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akar Ali Salih Salih | Ali Layth Ahmed Alothman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2165-1 | 2214 |
| Peak rating | 2359 · May 2015 | 2360 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 25 | 25 |
| World rank now | #10,225 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #3,052 | #3,077 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 990 | 894 |
| Months active | 187 | 215 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 49% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2136 | 2192 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 57 |
Best Win
Akar Ali Salih Salih
Ali Layth Ahmed Alothman
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).
Akar Ali Salih Salih
Ali Layth Ahmed Alothman