Shiyam Thavandiran vs Mark Plotkin
Shiyam Thavandiran (34, IM, CAN) and Mark Plotkin (28, IM, CAN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Thavandiran leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2405 and 2360, the Elo model gives Thavandiran a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2405 vs 2360 (Δ +45)
With Shiyam Thavandiran as white
50% Shiyam24% draw27% Mark
With Mark Plotkin as white
37% Shiyam28% draw35% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shiyam Thavandiran | Mark Plotkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2405 | 2360 |
| Peak rating | 2420 · Dec 2019 | 2435 · Mar 2020 |
| Peak age | 27 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,583 | #2,466 |
| World rank peak | #1,570 | #1,385 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 656 | 800 |
| Months active | 209 | 175 |
| % white wins | 50% | 58% |
| % black wins | 45% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2323 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 133 |
Best Win
Shiyam Thavandiran
Mark Plotkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shiyam Thavandiran
Mark Plotkin