Ariel Sorin vs Alejandro Hoffman
GM Ariel Sorin (2278) · GM Alejandro Hoffman (2327)
Ariel Sorin and Alejandro Hoffman have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1984 and the most recent in Oct 2000. Sorin leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sorin | Draws | Hoffman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorin with White | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Hoffman with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sorin | Draws | Hoffman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sorin | Draws | Hoffman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ARG |
| Jan 2000 | Alejandro Hoffman | Ariel Sorin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 50th Villa Ballester Open |
| Nov 1999 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-ARG Najdorf Memorial |
| Aug 1998 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-ARG 97 |
| Mar 1998 | Alejandro Hoffman | Ariel Sorin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Clarin GP Final |
| Jan 1997 | Alejandro Hoffman | Ariel Sorin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | ch-ARG sf |
| Jan 1996 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Villa Gesell |
| Jan 1995 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Capablanca Memorial Elite 30th |
| Jan 1995 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Buenos Aires Najdorf |
| Jan 1995 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ARG |
| Jan 1993 | Alejandro Hoffman | Ariel Sorin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Capablanca Memorial B |
| Jan 1993 | Alejandro Hoffman | Ariel Sorin | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Buenos Aires Open 1 |
| Jan 1987 | Alejandro Hoffman | Ariel Sorin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-ARG |
| Jan 1986 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-ARG U18 |
| Jan 1985 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Buenos Aires |
| Jan 1984 | Ariel Sorin | Alejandro Hoffman | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-ARG Junior |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ariel Sorin and Alejandro Hoffman?
In 16 recorded games, Ariel Sorin has 4 wins, Alejandro Hoffman has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ariel Sorin and Alejandro Hoffman played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1984 to Oct 2000.
What openings do Ariel Sorin and Alejandro Hoffman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.