Taher Al Khateeb vs Bader Al-Hajiri
Taher Al Khateeb (45, CM, KUW) and Bader Al-Hajiri (58, FM, KUW) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Al-Hajiri leads the classical series 5–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1974 and 2017, the Elo model gives Al-Hajiri a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1974 vs 2017 (Δ -43)
With Taher Al Khateeb as white
37% Taher24% draw39% Bader
With Bader Al-Hajiri as white
29% Taher20% draw51% Bader
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Taher Al Khateeb | Bader Al-Hajiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1974 | 2017 |
| Peak rating | 2055 · Jan 2001 | 2238 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 20 | 47 |
| World rank now | #35,560 | #24,948 |
| World rank peak | #26,426 | #7,810 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 700 |
| Months active | 193 | 175 |
| % white wins | 50% | 55% |
| % black wins | 44% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2049 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 64 |
Best Win
Taher Al Khateeb
Bader Al-Hajiri
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).
Taher Al Khateeb
Bader Al-Hajiri