Mark Plotkin vs Michael Song
Mark Plotkin (28, IM, CAN) and Michael Song (27, IM, CAN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Song leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2360 and 2390, the Elo model gives Song a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2360 vs 2390 (Δ -30)
With Mark Plotkin as white
37% Mark28% draw35% Michael
With Michael Song as white
29% Mark24% draw47% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Plotkin | Michael Song | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2360 | 2390 |
| Peak rating | 2435 · Mar 2020 | 2437 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #2,466 | #1,845 |
| World rank peak | #1,385 | #1,451 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 800 | 575 |
| Months active | 175 | 176 |
| % white wins | 58% | 48% |
| % black wins | 51% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2291 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 15 |
Best Win
Mark Plotkin
Michael Song
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Plotkin
Michael Song