Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali vs Akar Ali Salih Salih
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali (58, IM, IRQ) and Akar Ali Salih Salih (36, FM, IRQ) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Al-Ali leads with 8 wins to 4, with 10 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at IRQ FINAL FOR MEN 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2147 and 2165, the Elo model gives Salih a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2147 vs 2165 (Δ -18)
With Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali as white
40% Hussein25% draw35% Akar
With Akar Ali Salih Salih as white
31% Hussein23% draw46% Akar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali | Akar Ali Salih Salih | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2147-1 | 2165-1 |
| Peak rating | 2398 · Jan 2001 | 2359 · May 2015 |
| Peak age | 33 | 25 |
| World rank now | #11,451 | #10,225 |
| World rank peak | #1,964 | #3,052 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,002 | 990 |
| Months active | 219 | 187 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 52% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2193 | 2136 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 63 |
Best Win
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali
Akar Ali Salih Salih
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali
Akar Ali Salih Salih