Andrei Sokolov vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Andrei Sokolov (2448) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2426)
Andrei Sokolov and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1984 and the most recent in May 2008. Sokolov leads 1 wins to 0, with 13 draws (7% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sokolov with White | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Beliavsky with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A31 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2007 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st Bazna Kings |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1990 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | GMA-qual f |
| Jan 1989 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-URS 56 |
| Jan 1989 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 07th Linares |
| Oct 1988 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | World Cup |
| Jul 1988 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-URS 55 |
| Jun 1988 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Cup |
| Jan 1988 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | World Cup |
| Oct 1985 | Andrei Sokolov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament Montpellier |
| Apr 1984 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Andrei Sokolov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-URS51 Final |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Andrei Sokolov and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 14 recorded games, Andrei Sokolov has 1 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 0 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Andrei Sokolov and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 1984 to May 2008.
What openings do Andrei Sokolov and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.