Salem Alothman vs Meshal Alsaqer
Salem Alothman (23, KUW) and Meshal Alsaqer (40, KUW) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1735 and 1856, the Elo model gives Alsaqer a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 1856 (Δ -121)
With Salem Alothman as white
29% Salem18% draw53% Meshal
With Meshal Alsaqer as white
22% Salem15% draw64% Meshal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Salem Alothman | Meshal Alsaqer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 1856 |
| Peak rating | 1840 · Feb 2018 | 1856 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 40 |
| World rank now | #83,227 | #59,691 |
| World rank peak | #56,032 | #52,874 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 318 | 313 |
| Months active | 134 | 123 |
| % white wins | 42% | 56% |
| % black wins | 44% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1932 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 77 |
Best Win
Salem Alothman
Meshal Alsaqer
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).
Salem Alothman
Meshal Alsaqer