Prepare against Andrei Sokolov
GM · France · World #1,037 classical · FIDE ID 627089
When preparing against Andrei Sokolov, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 11.4% over 88 games.
Our database contains 2,743 games by Andrei Sokolov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Sokolov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Sokolov 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 | 2,448 | 2,632 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,557 | 2,581 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,743 | 918 | 1,494 | 330 | 33.5% |
| As White | 1,401 | 572 | 730 | 98 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 1,342 | 346 | 764 | 232 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Sokolov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Sokolov's side.
First moves as White (1,401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,212 | 86.5% | 67.2% |
| d4 | 86 | 6.1% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 79 | 5.6% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 1.1% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Bg5 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (545 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 456 | 83.7% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 25 | 4.6% | 62.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 3.5% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 14 | 2.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.2% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (571 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 481 | 84.2% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 43 | 7.5% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 23 | 4.0% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Andrei Sokolov's chess games
All 2,743 games by Andrei Sokolov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 918 wins, 1,494 draws, 330 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 174 | 72/94/8 | 41.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 132 | 60/64/8 | 45.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 116 | 40/71/5 | 34.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 91 | 30/59/2 | 33.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 48 | 16/30/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 15/18/4 | 40.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 24/9/2 | 68.6% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann | 33 | 20/11/2 | 60.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 33 | 11/19/3 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 28 | 12/12/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 188 | 38/112/38 | 20.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 172 | 58/92/22 | 33.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 161 | 43/81/37 | 26.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 88 | 10/62/16 | 11.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 85 | 14/65/6 | 16.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 54 | 13/30/11 | 24.1% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 51 | 14/26/11 | 27.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 47 | 8/28/11 | 17.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 46 | 17/22/7 | 37.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 38 | 10/16/12 | 26.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1988 | Garry Kasparov | 2,760 | World Cup | B85 |
| Apr 2001 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,745 | chT-FRA | B40 |
| Jun 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,720 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C41 |
| Jun 1988 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,715 | World Cup | B17 |
| Jun 2001 | Nigel D Short | 2,676 | 2nd ch-EU | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 198 | 120.5 | 2,536 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 90 | 48 | 2,527 |
| World Cup | 1989 | 63 | 32 | 2,624 |
| ch-FRA | 2007 | 55 | 33.5 | 2,645 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 47 | 28 | 2,575 |
| chT-YUG | 1998 | 37 | 24 | 2,657 |
| ch-LAT | 1994 | 36 | 21 | 2,446 |
| ch-RUS | 1996 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,573 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Artur Jussupow (32 games) · Christian Bauer (19 games) · Rafael A Vaganian (19 games) · Jean-Marc Degraeve (17 games) · Nigel D Short (14 games) · Anatoli Vaisser (14 games) · Laurent Fressinet (14 games) · Alexander G Beliavsky (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Sokolov's chess games?
2,743 games by Andrei Sokolov, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Andrei Sokolov has played.
What does Andrei Sokolov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,401 games with White in our database, Andrei Sokolov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Sokolov answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Andrei Sokolov play as White?
As White, Andrei Sokolov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (174 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (132 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (116 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,401 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Sokolov play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Sokolov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (188 games, 20.2% win rate); Sicilian (172 games, 33.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (161 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,342 games.
What is Andrei Sokolov's FIDE rating?
Andrei Sokolov is currently rated 2,448 in classical chess, 2,557 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,632 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Andrei Sokolov played?
Our database contains 2,743 games by Andrei Sokolov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 918 wins, 1,494 draws, 330 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Sokolov?
2,743 games by Andrei Sokolov 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.