Daniel Zotkin vs William Li
Daniel Zotkin (25, CAN) and William Li (24, CM, CAN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Zotkin leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2009 and 2086, the Elo model gives Li a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2009 vs 2086 (Δ -77)
With Daniel Zotkin as white
33% Daniel22% draw45% William
With William Li as white
25% Daniel19% draw56% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Zotkin | William Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2009 | 2086 |
| Peak rating | 2053 · Jan 2017 | 2200 · Jul 2020 |
| Peak age | 16 | 18 |
| World rank now | #29,009 | #16,702 |
| World rank peak | #24,668 | #8,375 |
| Federation rank now | #183 | #111 |
| Games (career, STD) | 353 | 454 |
| Months active | 168 | 127 |
| % white wins | 31% | 47% |
| % black wins | 32% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2030 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 10 |
Best Win
Daniel Zotkin
William Li
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).
Daniel Zotkin
William Li