Peter Leko vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Peter Leko (2676) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Peter Leko and Ivan Sokolov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jan 2013. Leko leads 3 wins to 1, with 12 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leko | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leko with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Sokolov with White | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leko | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leko | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Leko | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1st World Cup ACP |
| Jan 2007 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st World Cup ACP |
| Jan 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Apr 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2002 | Peter Leko | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2002 | Peter Leko | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Eurotel Trophy |
| Jul 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 27th Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 29th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Leko | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Koop Tjuchem |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Leko | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Groningen |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Leko | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Hoogovens |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Leko and Ivan Sokolov?
In 16 recorded games, Peter Leko has 3 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Peter Leko and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jan 2013.
What openings do Peter Leko and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.