Khalil Bukhalaf vs Musab Shaker
Khalil Bukhalaf (32, FM, BRN) and Musab Shaker (40, CM, BRN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Bukhalaf leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1960 and 1677, the Elo model gives Bukhalaf a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 1677 (Δ +283)
With Khalil Bukhalaf as white
81% Khalil10% draw9% Musab
With Musab Shaker as white
75% Khalil12% draw13% Musab
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Khalil Bukhalaf | Musab Shaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 1677-10 |
| Peak rating | 2004 · Nov 2010 | 1793 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 38 |
| World rank now | #38,304 | #117,940 |
| World rank peak | #32,991 | #57,774 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 177 | 294 |
| Months active | 174 | 137 |
| % white wins | 46% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 84 |
Best Win
Khalil Bukhalaf
Musab Shaker
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Khalil Bukhalaf
Musab Shaker