Bashar Kassar vs Joe Assaad
Bashar Kassar (20, LBN) and Joe Assaad (28, CM, LBN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 29 rapid/blitz games. Assaad leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1911 and 2179, the Elo model gives Assaad a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1911 vs 2179 (Δ -268)
With Bashar Kassar as white
14% Bashar14% draw72% Joe
With Joe Assaad as white
9% Bashar12% draw79% Joe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bashar Kassar | Joe Assaad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1911 | 2179 |
| Peak rating | 1911 · Mar 2026 | 2188 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 27 |
| World rank now | #45,471 | #9,332 |
| World rank peak | #45,471 | #8,618 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 199 | 206 |
| Months active | 103 | 88 |
| % white wins | 63% | 72% |
| % black wins | 62% | 72% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1854 | 2138 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 271 | 218 |
Best Win
Bashar Kassar
Joe Assaad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bashar Kassar
Joe Assaad