Faisal Khairallah vs Jamal Shamieh
Faisal Khairallah (51, FM, LBN) and Jamal Shamieh (41, LBN) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Khairallah leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2039, the Elo model gives Khairallah a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2039 (Δ +216)
With Faisal Khairallah as white
74% Faisal14% draw12% Jamal
With Jamal Shamieh as white
66% Faisal17% draw18% Jamal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Faisal Khairallah | Jamal Shamieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2039 |
| Peak rating | 2351 · Jan 2009 | 2186 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 34 | 21 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #21,914 |
| World rank peak | #3,356 | #14,512 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 475 | 219 |
| Months active | 215 | 196 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 55% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2545 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 6 | 0 |
Best Win
Faisal Khairallah
Jamal Shamieh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Faisal Khairallah
Jamal Shamieh