Prepare against Victor Plotkin
FM · Canada · World #4,908 classical · FIDE ID 2606674
Our database contains 732 games by Victor Plotkin, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Plotkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor 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 | 2,276 | 2,367 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,276 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,352 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 732 | 287 | 228 | 217 | 39.2% |
| As White | 364 | 151 | 128 | 85 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 368 | 136 | 100 | 132 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Plotkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Plotkin's side.
First moves as White (364 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 318 | 87.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 4.9% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues c3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Plotkin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 155 | 95.1% | 50.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 67 | 56.3% | 53.0% |
| Nf6 | 51 | 42.9% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Victor Plotkin's chess games
All 732 games by Victor Plotkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 287 wins, 228 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 112 | 38/48/26 | 33.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 42 | 10/23/9 | 23.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 97 | 39/30/28 | 40.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 46 | 15/13/18 | 32.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Jure Borisek | 2,577 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | C50 |
| May 2005 | Daniel Fridman | 2,562 | Minneapolis HB Global Open | B09 |
| Apr 2012 | Roman Sapozhnikov | 2,528 | Toronto | C01 |
| Jan 2015 | Pia Cramling | 2,518 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | D66 |
| Jan 2020 | Raja Harshit | 2,482 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 2022 | 51 | 33.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 45 | 22.5 | 2,194 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 37 | 17.5 | 2,233 |
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 36 | 21 | 2,316 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 35 | 21 | 2,361 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,261 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolay Noritsyn (15 games) · Michael Barron (11 games) · Bator Sambuev (11 games) · Artiom Samsonkin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Plotkin's chess games?
732 games by Victor Plotkin, from Apr 2005 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 Victor Plotkin has played.
What does Victor Plotkin play on the first move as White?
Across 364 games with White in our database, Victor Plotkin opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Plotkin answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Victor Plotkin play as White?
As White, Victor Plotkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (112 games, 33.9% win rate); Italian Game (42 games, 23.8% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 364 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Plotkin play as Black?
As Black, Victor Plotkin most often plays: Petrov's Defense (97 games, 40.2% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 368 games.
What is Victor Plotkin's FIDE rating?
Victor Plotkin is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Victor Plotkin played?
Our database contains 732 games by Victor Plotkin, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 287 wins, 228 draws, 217 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Plotkin?
732 games by Victor 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.