Prepare against Eduard Sokol
Slovakia · World #106,838 classical · FIDE ID 14917572
When preparing against Eduard Sokol, expect 1.Nf3 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 88 games by Eduard Sokol, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Sokol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Sokol 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 | 1,710 | 1,788 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,682 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,725 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 19 | 23 | 46 | 21.6% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Sokol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Sokol's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 89.8% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sokol usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sokol usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …Nc6 (16% of these games) — Sokol usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sokol usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sokol usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Sokol usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 73.9% | 26.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Eduard Sokol's chess games
All 88 games by Eduard Sokol in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Jul 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Stefan Capak | 1,900 | chT1W-SVK 0304 | D52 |
| Jan 2012 | Matej Michalek | 1,810 | chT-SVK 3B2 1112 | E90 |
| Oct 2015 | Vladimir Otepka | 1,767 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | D30 |
| Nov 2015 | Jan Suppa | 1,747 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | A03 |
| Nov 2015 | Jan Adamik | 1,740 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,472 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,802 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,626 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| Levice Toth Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,436 |
| chT1W-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,744 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,421 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Sokol's chess games?
88 games by Eduard Sokol, from May 2015 to Jul 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 Eduard Sokol has played.
What does Eduard Sokol play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Eduard Sokol opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Sokol answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eduard Sokol play as White?
As White, Eduard Sokol's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Sokol play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Sokol most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Eduard Sokol's FIDE rating?
Eduard Sokol is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (May 2015).
How many games has Eduard Sokol played?
Our database contains 88 games by Eduard Sokol, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Sokol?
88 games by Eduard Sokol 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.