Ilia Smirin vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Ilia Smirin (2568) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Ilia Smirin and Ivan Sokolov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Nov 2010. Smirin leads 2 wins to 2, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirin | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirin with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Sokolov with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirin | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirin | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Ivan Sokolov | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 18th Chigorin Memorial |
| Nov 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Olympiad-35 |
| May 2002 | Ilia Smirin | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
| May 2001 | Ilia Smirin | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Apr 2001 | Ivan Sokolov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Dos Hermanas-A |
| Nov 2000 | Ilia Smirin | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Olympiad-34 |
| May 1998 | Ivan Sokolov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Dresden zt 1.2 |
| Jan 1996 | Ilia Smirin | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-EU Rapid-30' |
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Smirin | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1993 | Ivan Sokolov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Elenite |
| Jan 1993 | Ivan Sokolov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Hoogovens Open |
| Jan 1993 | Ivan Sokolov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Groningen PCA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Smirin and Ivan Sokolov?
In 12 recorded games, Ilia Smirin has 2 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Ilia Smirin and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Nov 2010.
What openings do Ilia Smirin and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.