Levon Aronian vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Levon Aronian and Ivan Sokolov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Jan 2013. Aronian leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Sokolov with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Ivan Sokolov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad-37 |
| Jan 2006 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Oct 2005 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Stepanakert A |
| Aug 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 49th |
| Aug 2005 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15th EU-chT |
| Oct 2003 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
| Oct 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
| Apr 2001 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Dos Hermanas Internet KO |
| Apr 2001 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Dos Hermanas Internet KO |
| Apr 2001 | Ivan Sokolov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet KO |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Ivan Sokolov?
In 11 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 4 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Jan 2013.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.