Malek Saif vs Abu Alhaija Thaer
Malek Saif (22, CM, JOR) and Abu Alhaija Thaer (22, JOR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Saif leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2160 and 1977, the Elo model gives Saif a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2160 vs 1977 (Δ +183)
With Malek Saif as white
71% Malek15% draw15% Abu
With Abu Alhaija Thaer as white
61% Malek17% draw21% Abu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Malek Saif | Abu Alhaija Thaer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2160 | 1977 |
| Peak rating | 2169 · Oct 2024 | 1977 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 21 |
| World rank now | #10,558 | #31,190 |
| World rank peak | #9,561 | #29,630 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 565 | 494 |
| Months active | 171 | 158 |
| % white wins | 65% | 44% |
| % black wins | 56% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2180 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 9 |
Best Win
Malek Saif
Abu Alhaija Thaer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Malek Saif
Abu Alhaija Thaer