Akram Khoder vs Joe Assaad
Akram Khoder (21, IM, LBN) and Joe Assaad (28, CM, LBN) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2318 and 2179, the Elo model gives Khoder a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2318 vs 2179 (Δ +139)
With Akram Khoder as white
64% Akram18% draw18% Joe
With Joe Assaad as white
54% Akram21% draw25% Joe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akram Khoder | Joe Assaad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2318 | 2179 |
| Peak rating | 2318 · Apr 2026 | 2188 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 27 |
| World rank now | #3,536 | #9,332 |
| World rank peak | #3,513 | #8,618 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 281 | 206 |
| Months active | 110 | 88 |
| % white wins | 73% | 72% |
| % black wins | 63% | 72% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2172 | 2138 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 235 | 218 |
Best Win
Akram Khoder
Joe Assaad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Akram Khoder
Joe Assaad