Ali Hussain Alem vs Ahmed A Bukannan
Ali Hussain Alem (50, KSA) and Ahmed A Bukannan (27, KSA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Bukannan leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1688 and 1930, the Elo model gives Bukannan a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1688 vs 1930 (Δ -242)
With Ali Hussain Alem as white
17% Ali13% draw70% Ahmed
With Ahmed A Bukannan as white
11% Ali11% draw78% Ahmed
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ali Hussain Alem | Ahmed A Bukannan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1688-69 | 1930 |
| Peak rating | 1847 · Mar 2025 | 1977 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 49 | 19 |
| World rank now | #114,034 | #41,004 |
| World rank peak | #58,154 | #29,845 |
| Federation rank now | #67 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 418 | 118 |
| Months active | 148 | 122 |
| % white wins | 53% | 63% |
| % black wins | 49% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1406 | 746 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 7 |
Best Win
Ali Hussain Alem
Ahmed A Bukannan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ali Hussain Alem
Ahmed A Bukannan