Victor Plotkin vs Michael Song
Victor Plotkin (58, FM, CAN) and Michael Song (27, IM, CAN) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Song leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2280 and 2390, the Elo model gives Song a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2280 vs 2390 (Δ -110)
With Victor Plotkin as white
28% Victor23% draw49% Michael
With Michael Song as white
20% Victor20% draw60% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Plotkin | Michael Song | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2280 | 2390 |
| Peak rating | 2367 · Jul 2020 | 2437 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 52 | 18 |
| World rank now | #4,711 | #1,845 |
| World rank peak | #2,601 | #1,451 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,036 | 575 |
| Months active | 201 | 176 |
| % white wins | 50% | 48% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2247 | 2291 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 15 |
Best Win
Victor Plotkin
Michael Song
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Victor Plotkin
Michael Song