Taher Al Khateeb vs Bader Alkhaldi
Taher Al Khateeb (45, CM, KUW) and Bader Alkhaldi (40, KUW) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Alkhaldi leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1974 and 1944, the Elo model gives Al Khateeb a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1974 vs 1944 (Δ +30)
With Taher Al Khateeb as white
49% Taher20% draw31% Bader
With Bader Alkhaldi as white
38% Taher23% draw39% Bader
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Taher Al Khateeb | Bader Alkhaldi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1974 | 1944 |
| Peak rating | 2055 · Jan 2001 | 2021 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 20 | 26 |
| World rank now | #35,560 | #45,146 |
| World rank peak | #26,426 | #29,194 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 291 |
| Months active | 193 | 161 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 44% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Taher Al Khateeb
Bader Alkhaldi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
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 Alkhaldi