Ibrahim Sultan vs Salem Abdulrahim
Ibrahim Sultan (29, IM, UAE) and Salem Abdulrahim (24, UAE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Sultan leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2161 and 1885, the Elo model gives Sultan a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2161 vs 1885 (Δ +276)
With Ibrahim Sultan as white
80% Ibrahim11% draw9% Salem
With Salem Abdulrahim as white
73% Ibrahim13% draw13% Salem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ibrahim Sultan | Salem Abdulrahim | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2161+1 | 1885 |
| Peak rating | 2222 · Apr 2025 | 1893 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 23 |
| World rank now | #10,499 | #51,859 |
| World rank peak | #6,890 | #48,634 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,042 | 624 |
| Months active | 196 | 161 |
| % white wins | 58% | 47% |
| % black wins | 55% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2006 | 1792 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 100 |
Best Win
Ibrahim Sultan
Salem Abdulrahim
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ibrahim Sultan
Salem Abdulrahim