Mohammed Damaj vs Taher Salama
Mohammed Damaj (25, CM, PLE) and Taher Salama (36, PLE) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2119 and 1873, the Elo model gives Damaj a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2119 vs 1873 (Δ +246)
With Mohammed Damaj as white
77% Mohammed12% draw11% Taher
With Taher Salama as white
70% Mohammed14% draw16% Taher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mohammed Damaj | Taher Salama | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2119 | 1873 |
| Peak rating | 2119 · Dec 2025 | 1881 · Mar 2020 |
| Peak age | 24 | 30 |
| World rank now | #13,697 | #55,026 |
| World rank peak | #13,643 | #42,119 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 205 | 160 |
| Months active | 151 | 134 |
| % white wins | 62% | 57% |
| % black wins | 55% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2198 | 1791 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 47 |
Best Win
Mohammed Damaj
Taher Salama
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mohammed Damaj
Taher Salama