Taher Al Khateeb vs Ibrahim Shehab
Taher Al Khateeb (45, CM, KUW) and Ibrahim Shehab (55, KUW) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Al Khateeb leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1974 and 1948, the Elo model gives Al Khateeb a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1974 vs 1948 (Δ +26)
With Taher Al Khateeb as white
48% Taher20% draw31% Ibrahim
With Ibrahim Shehab as white
37% Taher23% draw40% Ibrahim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Taher Al Khateeb | Ibrahim Shehab | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1974 | 1948 |
| Peak rating | 2055 · Jan 2001 | 2082 · Jul 2013 |
| Peak age | 20 | 42 |
| World rank now | #35,560 | #44,015 |
| World rank peak | #26,426 | #21,540 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 148 |
| Months active | 193 | 155 |
| % white wins | 50% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Taher Al Khateeb
Ibrahim Shehab
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
Ibrahim Shehab