Husam El Rimawi vs Sameer Loay
Husam El Rimawi (29, JOR) and Sameer Loay (24, IM, JOR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Loay leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1968 and 2227, the Elo model gives Loay a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 2227 (Δ -259)
With Husam El Rimawi as white
14% Husam14% draw71% Sameer
With Sameer Loay as white
9% Husam12% draw78% Sameer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Husam El Rimawi | Sameer Loay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | 2227 |
| Peak rating | 1968 · Mar 2024 | 2251 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 23 |
| World rank now | #32,310 | #6,810 |
| World rank peak | #30,390 | #5,644 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 320 | 711 |
| Months active | 169 | 162 |
| % white wins | 49% | 60% |
| % black wins | 45% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 61 |
Best Win
Husam El Rimawi
Sameer Loay
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).
Husam El Rimawi
Sameer Loay