Jan Smeets vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Jan Smeets (2564) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Jan Smeets and Ivan Sokolov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Smeets leads 6 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smeets | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smeets with White | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Sokolov with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smeets | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smeets | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-NED rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Ivan Sokolov | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-NED rapid |
| Jul 2013 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-NED |
| Jul 2012 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-NED |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-NED |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | NED-ch internet |
| Jun 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | Jan Smeets | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | NED-ch internet |
| Oct 2008 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12th Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
| Oct 2008 | Ivan Sokolov | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12th Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
| Aug 2008 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Staunton Memorial 6th |
| Aug 2007 | Ivan Sokolov | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th Staunton Memorial |
| Jun 2007 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-NED62 |
| Jun 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-NED 61 |
| May 2006 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | chT-NED 0506 playoff |
| May 2002 | Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | chT-NED 0102 Playoff |
Interactive board, all 20 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jan Smeets and Ivan Sokolov?
In 20 recorded games, Jan Smeets has 6 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Jan Smeets and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from May 2002 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Jan Smeets and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.