David C Li vs Rudransh Rajaram
David C Li (24, USA) and Rudransh Rajaram (22, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Li leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1744 and 1816, the Elo model gives Rajaram a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1744 vs 1816 (Δ -72)
With David C Li as white
35% David20% draw45% Rudransh
With Rudransh Rajaram as white
27% David17% draw57% Rudransh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David C Li | Rudransh Rajaram | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1744 | 1816 |
| Peak rating | 1744 · Mar 2024 | 1853 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 22 | 14 |
| World rank now | #97,515 | #67,829 |
| World rank peak | #81,090 | #53,835 |
| Federation rank now | #1,978 | #2,108 |
| Games (career, STD) | 224 | 286 |
| Months active | 166 | 147 |
| % white wins | 40% | 40% |
| % black wins | 33% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
David C Li
Rudransh Rajaram
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).
David C Li
Rudransh Rajaram