Michael Barron vs Victor Plotkin
IM Michael Barron (2036) · FM Victor Plotkin (2279)
Michael Barron and Victor Plotkin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2008 and the most recent in Apr 2023. Barron leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Barron | Draws | Plotkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Plotkin with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Barron | Draws | Plotkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Barron | Draws | Plotkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CAN |
| Oct 2022 | Victor Plotkin | Michael Barron | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Toronto |
| Oct 2018 | Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Newmarket Aurora Fall Open |
| Jul 2017 | Victor Plotkin | Michael Barron | 1-0 | Italian Game | Canadian Open |
| Jul 2015 | Victor Plotkin | Michael Barron | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-CAN |
| Apr 2013 | Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Toronto |
| Mar 2012 | Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Toronto |
| Feb 2011 | Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Toronto |
| Mar 2010 | Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Toronto |
| Jul 2008 | Victor Plotkin | Michael Barron | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Quebec Open U2400 |
| Feb 2008 | Michael Barron | Victor Plotkin | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Toronto A1 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael Barron and Victor Plotkin?
In 11 recorded games, Michael Barron has 4 wins, Victor Plotkin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Michael Barron and Victor Plotkin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2008 to Apr 2023.
What openings do Michael Barron and Victor Plotkin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.