Ali Abbas vs Hussain BuKhalaf
Ali Abbas (53, BRN) and Hussain BuKhalaf (31, BRN) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Abbas leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1842 and 1819, the Elo model gives Abbas a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1842 vs 1819 (Δ +23)
With Ali Abbas as white
49% Ali19% draw32% Hussain
With Hussain BuKhalaf as white
38% Ali22% draw41% Hussain
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ali Abbas | Hussain BuKhalaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1842 | 1819 |
| Peak rating | 2016 · Nov 2009 | 1877 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 36 | 29 |
| World rank now | #62,250 | #70,405 |
| World rank peak | #30,496 | #49,614 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 59 | 120 |
| Months active | 185 | 149 |
| % white wins | 58% | 46% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1165 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 29 |
Best Win
Ali Abbas
Hussain BuKhalaf
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ali Abbas
Hussain BuKhalaf