Malek Saif vs Sameer Loay
Malek Saif (22, CM, JOR) and Sameer Loay (24, IM, JOR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Loay leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2160 and 2227, the Elo model gives Loay a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2160 vs 2227 (Δ -67)
With Malek Saif as white
33% Malek24% draw42% Sameer
With Sameer Loay as white
25% Malek21% draw54% Sameer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Malek Saif | Sameer Loay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2160 | 2227 |
| Peak rating | 2169 · Oct 2024 | 2251 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 23 |
| World rank now | #10,558 | #6,810 |
| World rank peak | #9,561 | #5,644 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 565 | 711 |
| Months active | 171 | 162 |
| % white wins | 65% | 60% |
| % black wins | 56% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2180 | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 61 |
Best Win
Malek Saif
Sameer Loay
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Malek Saif
Sameer Loay