Victor Plotkin vs Mike Ivanov
Victor Plotkin (58, FM, CAN) and Mike Ivanov (31, IM, CAN) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Plotkin leads with 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Canadian Transnational Classic Crown saw Ivanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2280 and 2365, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2280 vs 2365 (Δ -85)
With Victor Plotkin as white
30% Victor25% draw45% Mike
With Mike Ivanov as white
23% Victor21% draw56% Mike
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Plotkin | Mike Ivanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2280+20 | 2365 |
| Peak rating | 2367 · Jul 2020 | 2402 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 52 | 29 |
| World rank now | #4,711 | #2,359 |
| World rank peak | #2,601 | #1,701 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,036 | 863 |
| Months active | 200 | 174 |
| % white wins | 50% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2247 | 2262 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 39 |
Best Win
Victor Plotkin
Mike Ivanov
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).
Victor Plotkin
Mike Ivanov