Salem Alothman vs Ammar Ibrahim
Salem Alothman (23, KUW) and Ammar Ibrahim (39, EGY) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Alothman leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1735 and 1794, the Elo model gives Ibrahim a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 1794 (Δ -59)
With Salem Alothman as white
36% Salem20% draw43% Ammar
With Ammar Ibrahim as white
28% Salem17% draw55% Ammar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Salem Alothman | Ammar Ibrahim | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 1794 |
| Peak rating | 1840 · Feb 2018 | 1806 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 37 |
| World rank now | #83,227 | #76,046 |
| World rank peak | #56,032 | #65,180 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #447 |
| Games (career, STD) | 318 | 174 |
| Months active | 134 | 119 |
| % white wins | 42% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 26 |
Best Win
Salem Alothman
Ammar Ibrahim
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Salem Alothman
Ammar Ibrahim