Hashem Hussain vs Meshal Alsaqer
Hashem Hussain (38, KUW) and Meshal Alsaqer (40, KUW) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Hussain leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1796 and 1856, the Elo model gives Alsaqer a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1796 vs 1856 (Δ -60)
With Hashem Hussain as white
36% Hashem21% draw43% Meshal
With Meshal Alsaqer as white
28% Hashem17% draw55% Meshal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hashem Hussain | Meshal Alsaqer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1796+1 | 1856 |
| Peak rating | 1859 · Jun 2025 | 1856 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 37 | 40 |
| World rank now | #77,606 | #59,691 |
| World rank peak | #55,205 | #52,874 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 522 | 313 |
| Months active | 150 | 123 |
| % white wins | 45% | 56% |
| % black wins | 43% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1759 | 1932 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 77 |
Best Win
Hashem Hussain
Meshal Alsaqer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hashem Hussain
Meshal Alsaqer