Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali vs Zozek Salah Mohammed
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali (58, IM, IRQ) and Zozek Salah Mohammed (40, FM, IRQ) have met 26 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 18 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at IRQ FINAL FOR MEN 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2147 and 2239, the Elo model gives Mohammed a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2147 vs 2239 (Δ -92)
With Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali as white
30% Hussein23% draw47% Zozek
With Zozek Salah Mohammed as white
23% Hussein19% draw58% Zozek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali | Zozek Salah Mohammed | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2147-1 | 2239 |
| Peak rating | 2398 · Jan 2001 | 2304 · Apr 2017 |
| Peak age | 33 | 31 |
| World rank now | #11,451 | #6,293 |
| World rank peak | #1,964 | #4,544 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,002 | 1,024 |
| Months active | 219 | 197 |
| % white wins | 59% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2193 | 2235 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 79 |
Best Win
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali
Zozek Salah Mohammed
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
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
Zozek Salah Mohammed