Igor Kupalov vs Dominique Li
Igor Kupalov (58, SUI) and Dominique Li (24, FM, MNC) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Li leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1942 and 2288, the Elo model gives Li a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1942 vs 2288 (Δ -346)
With Igor Kupalov as white
8% Igor12% draw80% Dominique
With Dominique Li as white
5% Igor10% draw85% Dominique
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Kupalov | Dominique Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1942-11 | 2288-11 |
| Peak rating | 2123 · Jun 2015 | 2337 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 47 | 23 |
| World rank now | #38,372 | #4,461 |
| World rank peak | #16,639 | #2,992 |
| Federation rank now | #631 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 645 | 424 |
| Months active | 188 | 136 |
| % white wins | 56% | 60% |
| % black wins | 46% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1799 | 2162 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 14 |
Best Win
Igor Kupalov
Dominique Li
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Kupalov
Dominique Li