Hussain Safar vs Ahmad Alrefae
Hussain Safar (31, KUW) and Ahmad Alrefae (19, KUW) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Alrefae leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1441 and 1853, the Elo model gives Alrefae a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1441 vs 1853 (Δ -412)
With Hussain Safar as white
6% Hussain8% draw86% Ahmad
With Ahmad Alrefae as white
4% Hussain7% draw90% Ahmad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hussain Safar | Ahmad Alrefae | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1441+10 | 1853 |
| Peak rating | 1441 · May 2026 | 1872 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 31 | 18 |
| World rank now | #205,548 | #60,493 |
| World rank peak | #111,560 | #54,272 |
| Federation rank now | #66 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 197 | 179 |
| Months active | 52 | 39 |
| % white wins | 45% | 62% |
| % black wins | 42% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1054 | 1742 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 99 |
Best Win
Hussain Safar
Ahmad Alrefae
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).
Hussain Safar
Ahmad Alrefae