Talal Alzaim vs Balkhi Bashar
Talal Alzaim (57, IM, SYR) and Balkhi Bashar (56, SYR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Alzaim leads the classical series 4–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2060 and 2197, the Elo model gives Bashar a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2060 vs 2197 (Δ -137)
With Talal Alzaim as white
26% Talal20% draw54% Balkhi
With Balkhi Bashar as white
19% Talal17% draw65% Balkhi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Talal Alzaim | Balkhi Bashar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2060 | 2197 |
| Peak rating | 2273 · Jan 2006 | 2218 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 37 | 36 |
| World rank now | #19,555 | #10,630 |
| World rank peak | #6,768 | #9,589 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 467 | 116 |
| Months active | 214 | 195 |
| % white wins | 61% | 49% |
| % black wins | 51% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1487 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 65 | 0 |
Best Win
Talal Alzaim
Balkhi Bashar
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).
Talal Alzaim
Balkhi Bashar