Sam Shankland vs Leinier Dominguez Perez
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Leinier Dominguez Perez (43, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 25 rapid/blitz games. Dominguez Perez leads the classical series 2–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2732, the Elo model gives Dominguez Perez a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2732 (Δ -85)
With Sam Shankland as white
30% Sam26% draw44% Leinier
With Leinier Dominguez Perez as white
22% Sam22% draw56% Leinier
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Leinier Dominguez Perez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647-4 | 2732 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2768 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 28 | 31 |
| World rank now | #71 | #17 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #8 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 753 |
| Months active | 194 | 218 |
| % white wins | 46% | 37% |
| % black wins | 33% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | 2272 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 136 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Leinier Dominguez Perez
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Shankland
Leinier Dominguez Perez