Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ivan Sokolov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Jun 2014. Pons leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pons | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Sokolov with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 2 | 12 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2012 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2011 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 21st North American Open |
| Apr 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Nakhchivan Open |
| Mar 2010 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 11th ch-EU |
| Apr 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2004-05 |
| Nov 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | chT-ESP |
| Nov 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Selfoss Milk Masters |
| Aug 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Dec 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Pamplona |
| Dec 2002 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Pamplona |
| Jan 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Jan 2002 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Jan 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Jan 2002 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Dec 2001 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Dec 2001 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Dec 2001 | Ivan Sokolov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Dec 2001 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Mondariz GEMA Match |
| Apr 2001 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dos Hermanas-A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ivan Sokolov?
In 20 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 2 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Jun 2014.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.