Victor Plotkin vs Bator Sambuev
FM Victor Plotkin (2279) · GM Bator Sambuev (2420)
Victor Plotkin and Bator Sambuev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Plotkin leads 0 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Plotkin | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plotkin with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Sambuev with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Plotkin | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Plotkin | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Bator Sambuev | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Canadian Closed 2026 |
| Sep 2024 | Victor Plotkin | Bator Sambuev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Toronto Crown Open |
| Apr 2024 | Victor Plotkin | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | Italian Game | Toronto Candidates Blitz Open |
| Mar 2024 | Bator Sambuev | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Canadian zt |
| Jul 2014 | Bator Sambuev | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Center Game | 51st Canadian Open |
| Dec 2010 | Victor Plotkin | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Toronto Hart House Holidays Open |
| Nov 2010 | Victor Plotkin | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Guelph Fall ProAm |
| Jun 2010 | Victor Plotkin | Bator Sambuev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Ottawa Eastern Ontairo Open |
| May 2010 | Victor Plotkin | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 64th Ontario Open |
| Jul 2007 | Victor Plotkin | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Canadian Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Victor Plotkin and Bator Sambuev?
In 10 recorded games, Victor Plotkin has 0 wins, Bator Sambuev has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Victor Plotkin and Bator Sambuev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2007 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Victor Plotkin and Bator Sambuev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.