Khalaf Al Azmi vs Ibrahim Shehab
Khalaf Al Azmi (58, KUW) and Ibrahim Shehab (55, KUW) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Shehab leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1868 and 1948, the Elo model gives Shehab a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1868 vs 1948 (Δ -80)
With Khalaf Al Azmi as white
33% Khalaf21% draw46% Ibrahim
With Ibrahim Shehab as white
25% Khalaf17% draw57% Ibrahim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Khalaf Al Azmi | Ibrahim Shehab | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1868 | 1948 |
| Peak rating | 1868 · Dec 2025 | 2082 · Jul 2013 |
| Peak age | 57 | 42 |
| World rank now | #56,368 | #44,015 |
| World rank peak | #54,485 | #21,540 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 382 | 148 |
| Months active | 158 | 155 |
| % white wins | 43% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1926 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 0 |
Best Win
Khalaf Al Azmi
Ibrahim Shehab
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Khalaf Al Azmi
Ibrahim Shehab