Nikolay Noritsyn vs Victor Plotkin
IM Nikolay Noritsyn (2444) · FM Victor Plotkin (2276)
Nikolay Noritsyn and Victor Plotkin have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Noritsyn leads 12 wins to 2, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Plotkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noritsyn with White | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Plotkin with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Plotkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Plotkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Noritsyn,N | Plotkin,V | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Canadian Open 2026 |
| Jun 2023 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CAN Transnational Open |
| Apr 2023 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CAN |
| Apr 2022 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Italian Game | Kingston Canada zt |
| Apr 2019 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Canada zt |
| Mar 2019 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Italian Game | Newmarket Aurora Spring Open |
| Oct 2018 | Victor Plotkin | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Newmarket Aurora Fall Open |
| Jun 2017 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-CAN |
| Dec 2015 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Hart House Holiday Open |
| Jul 2015 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-CAN |
| Jan 2014 | Victor Plotkin | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Guelph Winter Pro Am |
| Nov 2011 | Victor Plotkin | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Guelph Fall ProAm |
| Nov 2010 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Guelph Fall ProAm |
| May 2010 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Victor Plotkin | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 64th Ontario Open |
| Apr 2008 | Victor Plotkin | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Toronto A1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolay Noritsyn and Victor Plotkin?
In 15 recorded games, Nikolay Noritsyn has 12 wins, Victor Plotkin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikolay Noritsyn and Victor Plotkin played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Nikolay Noritsyn and Victor Plotkin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.