Bader Al-Hajiri vs Hashem Hussain
Bader Al-Hajiri (58, FM, KUW) and Hashem Hussain (38, KUW) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Al-Hajiri leads with 13 wins to 1, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kuwait Championship 2026 saw Al-Hajiri prevail. With current classical ratings of 2017 and 1796, the Elo model gives Al-Hajiri a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2017 vs 1796 (Δ +221)
With Bader Al-Hajiri as white
75% Bader12% draw13% Hashem
With Hashem Hussain as white
67% Bader15% draw18% Hashem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bader Al-Hajiri | Hashem Hussain | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2017 | 1796+1 |
| Peak rating | 2238 · Aug 2015 | 1859 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 47 | 37 |
| World rank now | #24,948 | #77,606 |
| World rank peak | #7,810 | #55,205 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 700 | 522 |
| Months active | 175 | 150 |
| % white wins | 55% | 45% |
| % black wins | 56% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2049 | 1759 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 72 |
Best Win
Bader Al-Hajiri
Hashem Hussain
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
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
Hashem Hussain