Maher Ayyad vs Husain Ayyad
Maher Ayyad (48, FM, BRN) and Husain Ayyad (40, FM, BRN) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Ayyad leads with 2 wins to 0, with 15 draws — a 88% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bahrain Chess Championship 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 1952 and 2093, the Elo model gives Ayyad a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 2093 (Δ -141)
With Maher Ayyad as white
26% Maher19% draw55% Husain
With Husain Ayyad as white
19% Maher16% draw65% Husain
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maher Ayyad | Husain Ayyad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952-12 | 2093-13 |
| Peak rating | 2174 · May 2012 | 2243 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #36,261 | #16,052 |
| World rank peak | #12,486 | #6,147 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 470 | 499 |
| Months active | 205 | 203 |
| % white wins | 59% | 70% |
| % black wins | 58% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1715 | 1911 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 65 | 108 |
Best Win
Maher Ayyad
Husain Ayyad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (51)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maher Ayyad
Husain Ayyad