Sultan Al Taher Zayed vs Rafael Sharon
Sultan Al Taher Zayed (20, UAE) and Rafael Sharon (18, IM, ZAM) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Sharon leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1934 and 2316, the Elo model gives Sharon a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1934 vs 2316 (Δ -382)
With Sultan Al Taher Zayed as white
7% Sultan11% draw83% Rafael
With Rafael Sharon as white
4% Sultan9% draw87% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sultan Al Taher Zayed | Rafael Sharon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1934 | 2316 |
| Peak rating | 1969 · Sep 2024 | 2333 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #40,121 | #3,597 |
| World rank peak | #30,402 | #3,101 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 483 | 457 |
| Months active | 132 | 116 |
| % white wins | 52% | 57% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1856 | 2296 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 112 |
Best Win
Sultan Al Taher Zayed
Rafael Sharon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sultan Al Taher Zayed
Rafael Sharon