Nigel D Short vs Andrei Sokolov
GM Nigel D Short (2594) · GM Andrei Sokolov (2448)
Nigel D Short and Andrei Sokolov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1982 and the most recent in May 2008. Short leads 6 wins to 1, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Short | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Sokolov with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Short | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Short | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Nigel D Short | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2nd Bazna Kings |
| Nov 2004 | Andrei Sokolov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-EU Internet final |
| Nov 2004 | Andrei Sokolov | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-EU Internet final |
| Nov 2004 | Nigel D Short | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-EU Internet final |
| Nov 2004 | Nigel D Short | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-EU Internet final |
| Jun 2001 | Nigel D Short | Andrei Sokolov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd ch-EU |
| Dec 1997 | Andrei Sokolov | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Nigel D Short | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jan 1989 | Nigel D Short | Andrei Sokolov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Andrei Sokolov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 07th Linares |
| Jun 1988 | Andrei Sokolov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Cup |
| Oct 1985 | Nigel D Short | Andrei Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Candidates Tournament Montpellier |
| Jul 1985 | Andrei Sokolov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Interzonal-13c |
| Aug 1982 | Andrei Sokolov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-World U20 21 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nigel D Short and Andrei Sokolov?
In 14 recorded games, Nigel D Short has 6 wins, Andrei Sokolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Nigel D Short and Andrei Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 1982 to May 2008.
What openings do Nigel D Short and Andrei Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.