Emerson Napone vs Basheer Al Qudaimi
Emerson Napone (54, PHI) and Basheer Al Qudaimi (42, IM, YEM) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Al Qudaimi leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2014 and 2369, the Elo model gives Al Qudaimi a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2014 vs 2369 (Δ -355)
With Emerson Napone as white
8% Emerson12% draw80% Basheer
With Basheer Al Qudaimi as white
5% Emerson10% draw85% Basheer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emerson Napone | Basheer Al Qudaimi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2014 | 2369 |
| Peak rating | 2038 · Sep 2025 | 2464 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 53 | 24 |
| World rank now | #25,380 | #2,260 |
| World rank peak | #21,442 | #1,082 |
| Federation rank now | #122 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 156 | 307 |
| Months active | 85 | 211 |
| % white wins | 73% | 69% |
| % black wins | 76% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2015 | 2258 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 115 |
Best Win
Emerson Napone
Basheer Al Qudaimi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Emerson Napone
Basheer Al Qudaimi