Ali Hammoudi vs Talal Alzaim
Ali Hammoudi (55, SYR) and Talal Alzaim (57, IM, SYR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Syrian Final _for Men 2023 saw Hammoudi prevail. With current classical ratings of 2075 and 2060, the Elo model gives Hammoudi a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2075 vs 2060 (Δ +15)
With Ali Hammoudi as white
46% Ali22% draw32% Talal
With Talal Alzaim as white
35% Ali24% draw41% Talal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ali Hammoudi | Talal Alzaim | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2075 | 2060 |
| Peak rating | 2262 · Oct 2006 | 2273 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 35 | 37 |
| World rank now | #17,253 | #19,555 |
| World rank peak | #8,270 | #6,768 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 209 | 467 |
| Months active | 213 | 214 |
| % white wins | 49% | 61% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1487 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 65 |
Best Win
Ali Hammoudi
Talal Alzaim
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ali Hammoudi
Talal Alzaim