Sultan Al Darmaky vs Ahmed Saif
Sultan Al Darmaky (22, UAE) and Ahmed Saif (24, UAE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Al Darmaky leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1858 and 2017, the Elo model gives Saif a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1858 vs 2017 (Δ -159)
With Sultan Al Darmaky as white
24% Sultan17% draw59% Ahmed
With Ahmed Saif as white
17% Sultan14% draw68% Ahmed
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sultan Al Darmaky | Ahmed Saif | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1858 | 2017 |
| Peak rating | 1858 · Mar 2024 | 2054 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 23 |
| World rank now | #56,475 | #24,947 |
| World rank peak | #50,549 | #19,425 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 484 | 590 |
| Months active | 147 | 134 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 48% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1049 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 11 |
Best Win
Sultan Al Darmaky
Ahmed Saif
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).
Sultan Al Darmaky
Ahmed Saif