Mikhail Gurevich vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Mikhail Gurevich and Ivan Sokolov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in May 2006. Gurevich leads 2 wins to 1, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Sokolov with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Mikhail Gurevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-37 |
| Nov 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP |
| Mar 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik Edda Rapid |
| Apr 2001 | Mikhail Gurevich | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Dos Hermanas-A |
| Aug 2000 | Mikhail Gurevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Lost Boys Open |
| May 2000 | Ivan Sokolov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Oct 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15th EU-Cup final |
| Jan 1996 | Mikhail Gurevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Jakarta Gunadarma |
| May 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Barcelona |
| Jan 1991 | Mikhail Gurevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Belgrade Investbank |
| Jan 1988 | Mikhail Gurevich | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 31st Reggio Emilia A 8889 |
| Jan 1987 | Ivan Sokolov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 17th Rilton Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Ivan Sokolov?
In 12 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 2 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1987 to May 2006.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.