Claudiu Prunescu vs Igor Kupalov
Claudiu Prunescu (55, FM, SUI) and Igor Kupalov (58, SUI) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Prunescu leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2195 and 1942, the Elo model gives Prunescu a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2195 vs 1942 (Δ +253)
With Claudiu Prunescu as white
78% Claudiu12% draw10% Igor
With Igor Kupalov as white
71% Claudiu15% draw15% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Claudiu Prunescu | Igor Kupalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2195 | 1942 |
| Peak rating | 2344 · Apr 2016 | 2123 · Jun 2015 |
| Peak age | 45 | 47 |
| World rank now | #8,447 | #38,374 |
| World rank peak | #3,560 | #16,639 |
| Federation rank now | #115 | #633 |
| Games (career, STD) | 564 | 645 |
| Months active | 216 | 189 |
| % white wins | 58% | 56% |
| % black wins | 57% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2131 | 1799 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 145 |
Best Win
Claudiu Prunescu
Igor Kupalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Claudiu Prunescu
Igor Kupalov