Ariel Sorin vs Diego Valerga
GM Ariel Sorin (2278) · GM Diego Valerga (2447)
Ariel Sorin and Diego Valerga have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Sorin leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sorin | Draws | Valerga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorin with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Valerga with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sorin | Draws | Valerga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sorin | Draws | Valerga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Diego Valerga | Ariel Sorin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-ARG 97th |
| Jun 2022 | Ariel Sorin | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ARG 96th |
| Dec 2019 | Diego Valerga | Ariel Sorin | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Buenos Aires Szmetan/Giardelli-B |
| Aug 2014 | Diego Valerga | Ariel Sorin | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Buenos Aires Yael Torre Blanca |
| Sep 2007 | Diego Valerga | Ariel Sorin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | LNA Puma Cup |
| Jun 2005 | Diego Valerga | Ariel Sorin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | chT-ARG Magistral |
| Oct 2002 | Diego Valerga | Ariel Sorin | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Najdorf Memorial Great Final |
| Oct 2002 | Ariel Sorin | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Najdorf Memorial Great Final |
| Jan 2001 | Diego Valerga | Ariel Sorin | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Buenos Aires Match |
| Jan 1997 | Ariel Sorin | Diego Valerga | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Buenos Aires Open |
| Jan 1996 | Ariel Sorin | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-ARG |
| Jan 1996 | Ariel Sorin | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Pico City Open |
| Jan 1995 | Ariel Sorin | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | San Martin |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ariel Sorin and Diego Valerga?
In 13 recorded games, Ariel Sorin has 2 wins, Diego Valerga has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Ariel Sorin and Diego Valerga played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Ariel Sorin and Diego Valerga play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.