Etienne Bacrot vs Andrei Sokolov
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Andrei Sokolov (2450)
Etienne Bacrot and Andrei Sokolov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2001 and the most recent in May 2017. Bacrot leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Sokolov with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Jun 2016 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Sicilian | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Aug 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-FRA 89th |
| Aug 2010 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chFRA A 85th |
| Aug 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-FRA 83rd |
| Mar 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Feb 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Mar 2004 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
| Aug 2003 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-FRA playoff |
| Aug 2003 | Andrei Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FRA |
| Aug 2002 | Etienne Bacrot | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-FRA |
| Aug 2001 | Andrei Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FRA High Pool |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Andrei Sokolov?
In 12 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 6 wins, Andrei Sokolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Andrei Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2001 to May 2017.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Andrei Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.