Sondre Melaa vs Ward Al-Tarboush
Sondre Melaa (23, FM, NOR) and Ward Al-Tarboush (31, FM, NOR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Al-Tarboush leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2326 and 2225, the Elo model gives Melaa a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2326 vs 2225 (Δ +101)
With Sondre Melaa as white
59% Sondre20% draw22% Ward
With Ward Al-Tarboush as white
48% Sondre23% draw29% Ward
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sondre Melaa | Ward Al-Tarboush | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2326 | 2225+1 |
| Peak rating | 2344 · Apr 2025 | 2332 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 22 | 23 |
| World rank now | #3,309 | #6,897 |
| World rank peak | #2,872 | #3,938 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #89 |
| Games (career, STD) | 699 | 826 |
| Months active | 132 | 191 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 48% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2319 | 2186 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 85 | 214 |
Best Win
Sondre Melaa
Ward Al-Tarboush
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sondre Melaa
Ward Al-Tarboush