Andrei Sokolov vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Andrei Sokolov (2448) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2431)
Andrei Sokolov and Rafael A Vaganian have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 1981 and the most recent in May 2008. Sokolov leads 3 wins to 1, with 15 draws (21% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sokolov with White | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Vaganian with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2nd Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2007 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st Bazna Kings |
| Jan 1990 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1990 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | GMA-qual f |
| Jan 1989 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-URS 56 |
| Jan 1989 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | World Cup |
| Jul 1988 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-URS 55 |
| Jan 1987 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Leningrad |
| Jan 1987 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Moscow TV |
| Jan 1986 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Candidates qf1 |
| Jan 1986 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Candidates qf1 |
| Jan 1986 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Candidates qf1 |
| Jan 1986 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Candidates qf1 |
| Jan 1986 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Candidates qf1 |
| Jan 1986 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Candidates qf1 |
| Jan 1986 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Candidates qf1 |
| Oct 1985 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Candidates Tournament Montpellier |
| Jul 1985 | Andrei Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Interzonal-13c |
| Jun 1981 | Rafael A Vaganian | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-Moscow |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrei Sokolov and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 19 recorded games, Andrei Sokolov has 3 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Andrei Sokolov and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jun 1981 to May 2008.
What openings do Andrei Sokolov and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.