Sameer Loay vs Abu Alhaija Thaer
Sameer Loay (24, IM, JOR) and Abu Alhaija Thaer (22, JOR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Loay leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2227 and 1977, the Elo model gives Loay a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2227 vs 1977 (Δ +250)
With Sameer Loay as white
78% Sameer12% draw10% Abu
With Abu Alhaija Thaer as white
70% Sameer15% draw15% Abu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sameer Loay | Abu Alhaija Thaer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2227 | 1977 |
| Peak rating | 2251 · May 2025 | 1977 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 21 |
| World rank now | #6,810 | #31,190 |
| World rank peak | #5,644 | #29,630 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 711 | 494 |
| Months active | 162 | 158 |
| % white wins | 60% | 44% |
| % black wins | 54% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2193 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 61 | 9 |
Best Win
Sameer Loay
Abu Alhaija Thaer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sameer Loay
Abu Alhaija Thaer