Khalaf Al Azmi vs Salem Alothman
Khalaf Al Azmi (58, KUW) and Salem Alothman (23, KUW) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Al Azmi leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1868 and 1735, the Elo model gives Al Azmi a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1868 vs 1735 (Δ +133)
With Khalaf Al Azmi as white
65% Khalaf14% draw20% Salem
With Salem Alothman as white
55% Khalaf17% draw28% Salem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Khalaf Al Azmi | Salem Alothman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1868 | 1735 |
| Peak rating | 1868 · Dec 2025 | 1840 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 57 | 15 |
| World rank now | #56,368 | #83,227 |
| World rank peak | #54,485 | #56,032 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 382 | 318 |
| Months active | 158 | 134 |
| % white wins | 43% | 42% |
| % black wins | 41% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1926 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 0 |
Best Win
Khalaf Al Azmi
Salem Alothman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
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
Salem Alothman