David H. Cummings vs Victor Plotkin
David H. Cummings (65, IM, CAN) and Victor Plotkin (58, FM, CAN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Cummings leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2233 and 2280, the Elo model gives Plotkin a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2233 vs 2280 (Δ -47)
With David H. Cummings as white
35% David26% draw38% Victor
With Victor Plotkin as white
27% David22% draw50% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David H. Cummings | Victor Plotkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2233 | 2280 |
| Peak rating | 2380 · Apr 2002 | 2367 · Jul 2020 |
| Peak age | 41 | 52 |
| World rank now | #6,552 | #4,711 |
| World rank peak | #2,589 | #2,601 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 524 | 1,036 |
| Months active | 218 | 201 |
| % white wins | 54% | 50% |
| % black wins | 45% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2192 | 2247 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 82 |
Best Win
David H. Cummings
Victor Plotkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David H. Cummings
Victor Plotkin