Hannes Stefansson vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Hannes Stefansson and Ivan Sokolov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Stefansson leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sokolov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Icelandic Open 100yr |
| May 2019 | Ivan Sokolov | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Akureyri Icelandic Open |
| Feb 2013 | Ivan Sokolov | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Reykjavik Open |
| Apr 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12th ch-EU |
| Oct 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad-36 |
| Nov 2003 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Selfoss Milk Masters |
| Feb 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Hrokurinn |
| Oct 2002 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st Selfoss Milk Masters |
| Oct 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Jonsson Memorial Open |
| Apr 2000 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 19th Reykjavik Open |
| Apr 2000 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Chess@iceland-B |
| Oct 1999 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 15th EU-Cup final |
| Jan 1997 | Hannes Stefansson | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Nordic Grand Prix |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Ivan Sokolov?
In 14 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 3 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.