Loek Van Wely vs Ivan Sokolov

GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)

Wely wins

draws

Sokolov wins

games

Loek Van Wely and Ivan Sokolov have played 56 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Wely leads 16 wins to 11, with 29 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Wely	Draws	Sokolov
Wely with White	26	9	11	6
Sokolov with White	30	7	18	5

Results by time format

Format	Games	Wely	Draws	Sokolov
Classical	46	11	26	9
Blitz	7	4	2	1
Rapid	3	1	1	1

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Wely	Draws	Sokolov
D19	Slav Defense	4	3	1	0
A57	Benoni Defense	3	1	2	0
E04	Semi-Slav Defense	2	2	0	0
D36	Indian Defense	2	1	0	1
D11	Slav Defense	2	0	2	0
D85	Indian Defense	2	0	1	1
D37	Indian Defense	2	0	1	1
E70	King's Indian Defense	2	0	1	1

Most recent 30 of 56 games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Jul 2025	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1-0	Slav Defense	ch-NED KO
Jul 2025	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	ch-NED KO
Nov 2018	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1-0	London System	4th NED-ch Rapid
Jul 2018	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	ch-NED
Dec 2017	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	0-1	Semi-Slav Defense	ch-NED rapid
Jun 2017	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	English Opening: Double Fianchetto	ch-NED
Apr 2017	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Nimzo-Indian Defense	chT-NED 1617
Oct 2016	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Queen's Indian Defense	ch-NED rapid
May 2013	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Queen's Gambit Declined	21st Sigeman & Co
Jan 2013	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	0-1	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	75th Tata Steel Masters
Nov 2012	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Remco Heite
Mar 2010	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	0-1	Semi-Slav Defense	chT-NED 0910
Aug 2008	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Semi-Slav Defense	Staunton Memorial 6th
Aug 2007	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	5th Staunton Memorial
Aug 2006	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1-0	Indian Defense	Villarrobledo Open 21st
Jun 2006	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	ch-NED 61
Jan 2006	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Corus
Jan 2005	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	Corus
Jul 2004	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1-0	Slav Defense	ch-NED 59
Feb 2004	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1-0	Slav Defense	Dordrecht g/5'
Feb 2004	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Benoni Defense	Dordrecht g/5'
Jan 2004	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Benoni Defense	Corus
Dec 2003	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	chT-BEL 0304
Jul 2002	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1-0	Slav Defense	Lost Boys Open
Jun 2002	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	ch-NED 57
Feb 2002	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	0-1	King's Indian Defense	NED Open 5'
Feb 2002	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	0-1	Grünfeld Defense	NED Open 5'
Aug 2001	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1-0	Catalan	Lost Boys Open
Feb 2000	Loek Van Wely	Ivan Sokolov	1-0	Queen's Pawn Game	KasparovChess GP g/60
Feb 2000	Ivan Sokolov	Loek Van Wely	1/2-1/2	Torre Attack	KasparovChess GP g/60

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Ivan Sokolov?

In 56 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 16 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 29 times.

How many times have Loek Van Wely and Ivan Sokolov played each other?

Our database records 56 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jul 2025.

What openings do Loek Van Wely and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.