Khalaf Al Azmi vs Taher Al Khateeb
Khalaf Al Azmi (58, KUW) and Taher Al Khateeb (45, CM, KUW) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Al Khateeb leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1868 and 1974, the Elo model gives Al Khateeb a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1868 vs 1974 (Δ -106)
With Khalaf Al Azmi as white
30% Khalaf19% draw50% Taher
With Taher Al Khateeb as white
23% Khalaf16% draw61% Taher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Khalaf Al Azmi | Taher Al Khateeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1868 | 1974 |
| Peak rating | 1868 · Dec 2025 | 2055 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 57 | 20 |
| World rank now | #56,368 | #35,560 |
| World rank peak | #54,485 | #26,426 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 382 | 273 |
| Months active | 158 | 193 |
| % white wins | 43% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1926 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 0 |
Best Win
Khalaf Al Azmi
Taher Al Khateeb
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
Taher Al Khateeb