Hamad Al-Kuwari vs Saif Ahmad
Hamad Al-Kuwari (16, CM, QAT) and Saif Ahmad (18, QAT) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Al-Kuwari leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1785 and 1585, the Elo model gives Al-Kuwari a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1785 vs 1585 (Δ +200)
With Hamad Al-Kuwari as white
74% Hamad11% draw15% Saif
With Saif Ahmad as white
65% Hamad14% draw21% Saif
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hamad Al-Kuwari | Saif Ahmad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1785-2 | 1585+12 |
| Peak rating | 1818 · Oct 2025 | 1589 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 17 |
| World rank now | #80,988 | #152,130 |
| World rank peak | #69,837 | #133,583 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 201 | 168 |
| Months active | 34 | 31 |
| % white wins | 47% | 44% |
| % black wins | 42% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1649 | 1252 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 226 | 151 |
Best Win
Hamad Al-Kuwari
Saif Ahmad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hamad Al-Kuwari
Saif Ahmad