Etienne Bacrot vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Sokolov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2000 and the most recent in Jun 2014. Bacrot leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sokolov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Ivan Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2010 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| May 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-37 |
| Jan 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| May 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Albert Match |
| May 2004 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Albert Match |
| Apr 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Albert Match |
| Apr 2004 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Albert Match |
| Apr 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Albert Match |
| Apr 2004 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Albert Match |
| Feb 2003 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Reykjavik Hrokurinn |
| May 2000 | Ivan Sokolov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Sokolov?
In 12 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 5 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2000 to Jun 2014.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.