Prepare against Andrei Sokolov
GM · France · World #1,007 classical · FIDE ID 627089
Our database contains 1,973 games by Andrei Sokolov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,450 | 2,632 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,557 | 2,581 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,973 | 703 | 1,065 | 205 | 35.6% |
| As White | 1,006 | 429 | 517 | 60 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 967 | 274 | 548 | 145 | 28.3% |
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 (1,006 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 901 | 89.6% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 48 | 4.8% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 41 | 4.1% | 57.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.8% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues d4 (73.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues Bg5 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Sokolov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (409 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 374 | 91.4% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.2% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 2.2% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (399 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 357 | 89.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 21 | 5.3% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 14 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Andrei Sokolov's chess games
All 1,973 games by Andrei Sokolov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 703 wins, 1,065 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 138 | 54/78/6 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 99 | 44/49/6 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 74 | 29/42/3 | 39.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54 | 20/32/2 | 37.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 38 | 14/22/2 | 36.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 30 | 10/17/3 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 20/7/0 | 74.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 24 | 7/17/0 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/11/2 | 43.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 145 | 49/79/17 | 33.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 117 | 27/70/20 | 23.1% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 116 | 33/60/23 | 28.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 67 | 9/49/9 | 13.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 64 | 12/47/5 | 18.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 47 | 8/28/11 | 17.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 44 | 13/24/7 | 29.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 11/23/7 | 26.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 37 | 15/17/5 | 40.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,745 | chT-FRA | B40 |
| Jun 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,720 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C41 |
| Jun 2001 | Nigel D Short | 2,676 | 2nd ch-EU | B24 |
| Jul 2005 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,671 | 34th chT-GRE | B82 |
| Jul 2005 | Boris Avrukh | 2,652 | 34th chT-GRE | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 198 | 120.5 | 2,536 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 90 | 48 | 2,527 |
| ch-FRA | 2007 | 55 | 33.5 | 2,645 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 47 | 28 | 2,575 |
| chT-YUG | 1998 | 37 | 24 | 2,657 |
| ch-RUS | 1996 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,573 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 33 | 26 | 2,637 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2009 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,525 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christian Bauer (19 games) · Jean-Marc Degraeve (17 games) · Laurent Fressinet (14 games) · Anatoli Vaisser (13 games) · Etienne Bacrot (12 games) · Hicham Hamdouchi (12 games) · Yannick Pelletier (12 games) · Olivier Renet (11 games)
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Where can I find Andrei Sokolov's chess games?
1,973 games by Andrei Sokolov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 1,006 games with White in our database, Andrei Sokolov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Sokolov answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% 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 (138 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (99 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (74 games, 39.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,006 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Sokolov play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Sokolov most often plays: Sicilian (145 games, 33.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (117 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (116 games, 28.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 967 games.
What is Andrei Sokolov's FIDE rating?
Andrei Sokolov is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,557 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,632 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Andrei Sokolov played?
Our database contains 1,973 games by Andrei Sokolov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 703 wins, 1,065 draws, 205 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Sokolov?
1,973 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.