In 2008, Ipatov gained 207 Elo rating points, became twice vice-champion of Ukraine (U16 and U20), and was awarded the titles of National Master and International Master (IM).
2008年，伊帕托夫获得207个elo评分，成为乌克兰的两次副冠军（U16和U20）,并被授予国家大师和国际大师的头衔。