Ruifeng Li vs Valentin Iotov
Ruifeng Li (25, GM, USA) and Valentin Iotov (38, GM, BUL) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Iotov leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2535 and 2485, the Elo model gives Li a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2535 vs 2485 (Δ +50)
With Ruifeng Li as white
50% Ruifeng24% draw26% Valentin
With Valentin Iotov as white
38% Ruifeng29% draw33% Valentin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruifeng Li | Valentin Iotov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2535 | 2485 |
| Peak rating | 2587 · May 2018 | 2603 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 17 | 21 |
| World rank now | #389 | #842 |
| World rank peak | #277 | #177 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,220 | 877 |
| Months active | 174 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2409 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 0 |
Best Win
Ruifeng Li
Valentin Iotov
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).
Ruifeng Li
Valentin Iotov