Sultan Al Darmaky vs Hamad Essam
Sultan Al Darmaky (22, UAE) and Hamad Essam (22, UAE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Essam leads with 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at President Cup Chess Championship 2019(Men) drew. With current classical ratings of 1858 and 1991, the Elo model gives Essam a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1858 vs 1991 (Δ -133)
With Sultan Al Darmaky as white
27% Sultan18% draw55% Hamad
With Hamad Essam as white
20% Sultan15% draw65% Hamad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sultan Al Darmaky | Hamad Essam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1858 | 1991+1 |
| Peak rating | 1858 · Mar 2024 | 2003 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 21 |
| World rank now | #56,475 | #28,912 |
| World rank peak | #50,549 | #26,026 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 484 | 565 |
| Months active | 146 | 143 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2008 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 133 |
Best Win
Sultan Al Darmaky
Hamad Essam
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
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
Hamad Essam