Ivan Sokolov vs Zdenko Kozul
GM Ivan Sokolov (2567) · GM Zdenko Kozul (2497)
Ivan Sokolov and Zdenko Kozul have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Sokolov leads 7 wins to 2, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sokolov with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Kozul with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sokolov | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Catalan | Zagreb Peace |
| Sep 2008 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th chT-CRO 1A |
| Oct 2007 | Ivan Sokolov | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | chT-CRO |
| May 2005 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 35th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2004 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sarajevo Bosnia 34th |
| May 2003 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 33rd Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
| May 2001 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Dec 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 12th chT-EU |
| May 1998 | Ivan Sokolov | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jan 1993 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-CRO |
| Jan 1993 | Ivan Sokolov | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Vidmar Memorial |
| Jan 1991 | Zdenko Kozul | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bled/Rogaska Slatina |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Sokolov | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1987 | Ivan Sokolov | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | English Opening | Belgrade Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Sokolov and Zdenko Kozul?
In 15 recorded games, Ivan Sokolov has 7 wins, Zdenko Kozul has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ivan Sokolov and Zdenko Kozul played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Ivan Sokolov and Zdenko Kozul play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.