Veselin Topalov vs Leinier Dominguez Perez
Veselin Topalov (51, GM, BUL) and Leinier Dominguez Perez (43, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 37 rapid/blitz games. Topalov leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2695 and 2732, the Elo model gives Dominguez Perez a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2695 vs 2732 (Δ -37)
With Veselin Topalov as white
35% Veselin30% draw35% Leinier
With Leinier Dominguez Perez as white
27% Veselin25% draw48% Leinier
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2695 | 2732 |
| Peak rating | 2816 · Jul 2015 | 2768 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 40 | 31 |
| World rank now | #36 | #18 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #8 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 518 | 753 |
| Months active | 220 | 219 |
| % white wins | 34% | 37% |
| % black wins | 22% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2410 | 2272 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 136 |
Best Win
Veselin Topalov
Leinier Dominguez Perez
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (43)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Veselin Topalov
Leinier Dominguez Perez