Kiril Georgiev vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Kiril Georgiev (2525) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Kiril Georgiev and Ivan Sokolov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jun 2014. Georgiev leads 6 wins to 6, with 11 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiev with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Sokolov with White | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2010 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SRB 1st League |
| May 2002 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
| May 2001 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2000 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jun 1998 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 28th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Dec 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Olympiad-31 |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tilburg Blitz |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tilburg rapid20 |
| Jan 1994 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tilburg Blitz |
| Jan 1994 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tilburg |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tilburg |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Groningen |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Pardubice |
| Jan 1994 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tilburg rapid20 |
| Jan 1993 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Elenite |
| Jan 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Elenite |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Corfu Open |
| Jan 1991 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | YUG-Cup qual |
| Jan 1989 | Kiril Georgiev | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | English Opening | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1989 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 9th EU-chT |
| Jan 1989 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Torre Attack | GMA Baleares Open |
| Jan 1988 | Ivan Sokolov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 31st Reggio Emilia A 8889 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kiril Georgiev and Ivan Sokolov?
In 23 recorded games, Kiril Georgiev has 6 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Kiril Georgiev and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jun 2014.
What openings do Kiril Georgiev and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.