Bader Al-Hajiri vs Ali Khalaf
Bader Al-Hajiri (58, FM, KUW) and Ali Khalaf (26, KUW) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Al-Hajiri leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2017 and 1809, the Elo model gives Al-Hajiri a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2017 vs 1809 (Δ +208)
With Bader Al-Hajiri as white
74% Bader13% draw13% Ali
With Ali Khalaf as white
66% Bader15% draw19% Ali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bader Al-Hajiri | Ali Khalaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2017 | 1809 |
| Peak rating | 2238 · Aug 2015 | 1809 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 47 | 26 |
| World rank now | #24,948 | #73,479 |
| World rank peak | #7,810 | #73,479 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 700 | 142 |
| Months active | 175 | 52 |
| % white wins | 55% | 59% |
| % black wins | 56% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2049 | 1682 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 132 |
Best Win
Bader Al-Hajiri
Ali Khalaf
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bader Al-Hajiri
Ali Khalaf