Hashem Hussain vs Meshari Alhassan
Hashem Hussain (38, KUW) and Meshari Alhassan (44, KUW) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Hussain leads the classical series 7–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1796 and 1633, the Elo model gives Hussain a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1796 vs 1633 (Δ +163)
With Hashem Hussain as white
69% Hashem13% draw18% Meshari
With Meshari Alhassan as white
60% Hashem15% draw25% Meshari
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hashem Hussain | Meshari Alhassan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1796+1 | 1633 |
| Peak rating | 1859 · Jun 2025 | 1633 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 37 | 42 |
| World rank now | #77,606 | #128,410 |
| World rank peak | #55,205 | #95,431 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 522 | 321 |
| Months active | 150 | 139 |
| % white wins | 45% | 37% |
| % black wins | 43% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1759 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 0 |
Best Win
Hashem Hussain
Meshari Alhassan
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
Meshari Alhassan