Nikolay Noritsyn vs Mark Plotkin
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Mark Plotkin (28, IM, CAN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Noritsyn leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2360, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2360 (Δ +93)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
57% Nikolay21% draw22% Mark
With Mark Plotkin as white
46% Nikolay25% draw29% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Mark Plotkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453+1 | 2360-22 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2435 · Mar 2020 |
| Peak age | 28 | 22 |
| World rank now | #980 | #2,466 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #1,385 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 800 |
| Months active | 209 | 174 |
| % white wins | 67% | 58% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 2323 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 133 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Mark Plotkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Mark Plotkin