Ibrahim Sultan vs Fareed Ahmed
Ibrahim Sultan (29, IM, UAE) and Fareed Ahmed (28, FM, UAE) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Sultan leads with 11 wins to 4, with 1 draws — a 6% draw rate. Their last meeting at UAE Open Blitz Championship 2026 saw Ahmed prevail. With current classical ratings of 2161 and 2130, the Elo model gives Sultan a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2161 vs 2130 (Δ +31)
With Ibrahim Sultan as white
48% Ibrahim22% draw30% Fareed
With Fareed Ahmed as white
37% Ibrahim26% draw38% Fareed
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ibrahim Sultan | Fareed Ahmed | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2161+1 | 2130 |
| Peak rating | 2222 · Apr 2025 | 2143 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 27 |
| World rank now | #10,499 | #12,789 |
| World rank peak | #6,890 | #11,483 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,042 | 863 |
| Months active | 196 | 173 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2006 | 2063 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 172 |
Best Win
Ibrahim Sultan
Fareed Ahmed
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ibrahim Sultan
Fareed Ahmed