Mark Plotkin vs Mike Ivanov
IM Mark Plotkin (2358) · IM Mike Ivanov (2365)
Mark Plotkin and Mike Ivanov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Plotkin leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Plotkin | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plotkin with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ivanov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Plotkin | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Plotkin | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Mark Plotkin | Mike Ivanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Maritime Chess Open |
| Apr 2025 | Mark Plotkin | Mike Ivanov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Canadian Closed |
| Mar 2023 | Mike Ivanov | Mark Plotkin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 03 Toronto Excelsior GM |
| May 2022 | Mike Ivanov | Mark Plotkin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Toronto Richmond Hill |
| May 2019 | Mark Plotkin | Mike Ivanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Ontario Open |
| Oct 2018 | Mark Plotkin | Mike Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Markham Open |
| Aug 2014 | Mike Ivanov | Mark Plotkin | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | ch-North American U20 |
| Jul 2014 | Mark Plotkin | Mike Ivanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Canadian Open U2400 |
| Jun 2012 | Mike Ivanov | Mark Plotkin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Guelph Summer Pro-Am |
| Jan 2011 | Mike Ivanov | Mark Plotkin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Toronto Reserves |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mark Plotkin and Mike Ivanov?
In 10 recorded games, Mark Plotkin has 4 wins, Mike Ivanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Mark Plotkin and Mike Ivanov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2011 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Mark Plotkin and Mike Ivanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.