Al Khatib Ahmad vs Malek Saif
Al Khatib Ahmad (31, GM, JOR) and Malek Saif (22, CM, JOR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Ahmad leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Jordan Championship Final Stage 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2160, the Elo model gives Ahmad a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2160 (Δ +14)
With Al Khatib Ahmad as white
45% Al23% draw31% Malek
With Malek Saif as white
35% Al25% draw41% Malek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Al Khatib Ahmad | Malek Saif | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2160 |
| Peak rating | 2382 · Sep 2023 | 2169 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #9,653 | #10,558 |
| World rank peak | #2,123 | #9,561 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,005 | 565 |
| Months active | 180 | 171 |
| % white wins | 61% | 65% |
| % black wins | 58% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2113 | 2180 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 96 |
Best Win
Al Khatib Ahmad
Malek Saif
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Al Khatib Ahmad
Malek Saif