Erik Van den Doel vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Erik Van den Doel (2549) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Erik Van den Doel and Ivan Sokolov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Doel leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Doel | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doel with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Sokolov with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Doel | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Doel | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C20 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dutch Championship 2026 Open |
| Jul 2026 | Ivan Sokolov | Erik Van den Doel | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dutch Championship 2026 Open |
| Jul 2019 | Ivan Sokolov | Erik Van den Doel | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-NED |
| Nov 2018 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 4th NED-ch Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-NED |
| Dec 2017 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-NED rapid |
| Jun 2017 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-NED |
| Feb 2008 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | chT-NED 0708 |
| Jul 2004 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-NED 59 |
| Jun 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Erik Van den Doel | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-NED 57 |
| Jun 1999 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | ch-NED 54 |
| Jun 1997 | Ivan Sokolov | Erik Van den Doel | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-NED52 |
| Jan 1995 | Erik Van den Doel | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | chT-NED 9596 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Erik Van den Doel and Ivan Sokolov?
In 13 recorded games, Erik Van den Doel has 1 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Erik Van den Doel and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Erik Van den Doel and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.