Alexander Morozevich vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Alexander Morozevich and Ivan Sokolov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1996 and the most recent in Jun 2014. Morozevich leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sokolov with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Ivan Sokolov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8th Wch Blitz |
| May 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 38th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| May 2008 | Ivan Sokolov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| May 2007 | Ivan Sokolov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 37th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| May 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 37th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| Aug 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Jan 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Albin Countergambit | Corus |
| May 2000 | Alexander Morozevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | King's Gambit | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 1999 | Alexander Morozevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 29th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Aug 1996 | Ivan Sokolov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Donner Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Ivan Sokolov?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 6 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 1996 to Jun 2014.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.