Gassan Bello vs Malek Koniahli
Gassan Bello (62, SYR) and Malek Koniahli (26, FM, SYR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Koniahli leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1987 and 2341, the Elo model gives Koniahli a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1987 vs 2341 (Δ -354)
With Gassan Bello as white
8% Gassan12% draw80% Malek
With Malek Koniahli as white
5% Gassan10% draw85% Malek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gassan Bello | Malek Koniahli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1987 | 2341 |
| Peak rating | 2118 · Jun 2014 | 2347 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 50 | 25 |
| World rank now | #26,405 | #2,922 |
| World rank peak | #17,179 | #2,763 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 483 |
| Months active | 214 | 168 |
| % white wins | 38% | 57% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2277 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 82 |
Best Win
Gassan Bello
Malek Koniahli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gassan Bello
Malek Koniahli