Idir Benouaret vs Sofyan Al-Haj Johnston
Idir Benouaret (36, FRA) and Sofyan Al-Haj Johnston (24, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Benouaret leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1985 and 1882, the Elo model gives Benouaret a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1985 vs 1882 (Δ +103)
With Idir Benouaret as white
61% Idir17% draw23% Sofyan
With Sofyan Al-Haj Johnston as white
50% Idir20% draw30% Sofyan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Idir Benouaret | Sofyan Al-Haj Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1985 | 1882 |
| Peak rating | 2001 · Feb 2026 | 1882 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 36 | 24 |
| World rank now | #29,929 | #52,676 |
| World rank peak | #27,372 | #52,065 |
| Federation rank now | #1,665 | #3,162 |
| Games (career, STD) | 324 | 101 |
| Months active | 106 | 67 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 48% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1968 | 2005 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 23 |
Best Win
Idir Benouaret
Sofyan Al-Haj Johnston
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Idir Benouaret
Sofyan Al-Haj Johnston