Prepare against Mark Plotkin
IM · Canada · World #2,384 classical · FIDE ID 2611651
Our database contains 787 games by Mark Plotkin, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Plotkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Plotkin before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,364 | 2,435 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,424 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,437 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 787 | 385 | 168 | 234 | 48.9% |
| As White | 392 | 196 | 85 | 111 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 395 | 189 | 83 | 123 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Plotkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Plotkin's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 57.1% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 75 | 19.1% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 58 | 14.8% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 7.1% | 53.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues d4 (74.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 74 | 35.6% | 64.2% |
| e5 | 63 | 30.3% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 50 | 24.0% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.9% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 54.1% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 29 | 26.1% | 74.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 10.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.5% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Mark Plotkin's chess games
All 787 games by Mark Plotkin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 385 wins, 168 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 109 | 62/21/26 | 56.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Feb 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Oct 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Feb 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Jan 2022 | Kacper Piorun | 2,641 | Titled Tue | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 87 | 57.5 | 2,547 |
| Hart House March Blitz | 2025 | 20 | 15 | 2,567 |
| Aurora Fall Open | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,246 |
| Canadian Open | 2016 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,905 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 15 | 7 | 1,927 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2010 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,526 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2008 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,259 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2014 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nicholas Vettese (35 games) · Mike Ivanov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Plotkin's chess games?
787 games by Mark Plotkin, from Jan 2011 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mark Plotkin has played.
What does Mark Plotkin play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Mark Plotkin opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Plotkin answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mark Plotkin play as White?
As White, Mark Plotkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Plotkin play as Black?
As Black, Mark Plotkin most often plays: Modern Defense (109 games, 56.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 395 games.
What is Mark Plotkin's FIDE rating?
Mark Plotkin is currently rated 2,364 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Mark Plotkin played?
Our database contains 787 games by Mark Plotkin, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 385 wins, 168 draws, 234 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Plotkin?
787 games by Mark Plotkin reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.