Mark Plotkin vs Hairan Liang
Mark Plotkin (28, IM, CAN) and Hairan Liang (24, CM, CAN) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Plotkin leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2360 and 2170, the Elo model gives Plotkin a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2360 vs 2170 (Δ +190)
With Mark Plotkin as white
71% Mark16% draw14% Hairan
With Hairan Liang as white
62% Mark19% draw20% Hairan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Plotkin | Hairan Liang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2360-22 | 2170+20 |
| Peak rating | 2435 · Mar 2020 | 2251 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 22 | 16 |
| World rank now | #2,466 | #9,891 |
| World rank peak | #1,385 | #5,905 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 800 | 325 |
| Months active | 174 | 143 |
| % white wins | 58% | 38% |
| % black wins | 51% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2062 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 47 |
Best Win
Mark Plotkin
Hairan Liang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Plotkin
Hairan Liang