Talal Alzaim vs Gassan Bello
Talal Alzaim (57, IM, SYR) and Gassan Bello (62, SYR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Alzaim leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2060 and 1987, the Elo model gives Alzaim a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2060 vs 1987 (Δ +73)
With Talal Alzaim as white
56% Talal19% draw26% Gassan
With Gassan Bello as white
44% Talal22% draw33% Gassan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Talal Alzaim | Gassan Bello | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2060 | 1987 |
| Peak rating | 2273 · Jan 2006 | 2118 · Jun 2014 |
| Peak age | 37 | 50 |
| World rank now | #19,555 | #26,405 |
| World rank peak | #6,768 | #17,179 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 467 | 207 |
| Months active | 214 | 214 |
| % white wins | 61% | 38% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1487 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 65 | 0 |
Best Win
Talal Alzaim
Gassan Bello
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
Gassan Bello