Michael Barron vs Victor Plotkin
Michael Barron (64, IM, CAN) and Victor Plotkin (58, FM, CAN) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Plotkin leads with 6 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 GTCL Cup (Team Rapid) drew. With current classical ratings of 2028 and 2280, the Elo model gives Plotkin a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2028 vs 2280 (Δ -252)
With Michael Barron as white
15% Michael15% draw70% Victor
With Victor Plotkin as white
10% Michael13% draw78% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2028 | 2280 |
| Peak rating | 2267 · Jul 2008 | 2367 · Jul 2020 |
| Peak age | 46 | 52 |
| World rank now | #23,441 | #4,711 |
| World rank peak | #6,585 | #2,601 |
| Federation rank now | #161 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 514 | 1,036 |
| Months active | 204 | 201 |
| % white wins | 55% | 50% |
| % black wins | 47% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1737 | 2247 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 82 |
Best Win
Michael Barron
Victor Plotkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Barron
Victor Plotkin