Peter Svidler vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Peter Svidler and Ivan Sokolov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in May 2006. Svidler leads 1 wins to 1, with 10 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Sokolov with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Peter Svidler | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | chT-FRA Poule Haute |
| Jan 2005 | Peter Svidler | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Corus |
| May 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Bundesliga 2003-04 Playoff |
| May 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FRA Poule Haute |
| Jan 2004 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2003 | Peter Svidler | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2002-03 |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Hoogovens 5' |
| May 1997 | Peter Svidler | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 11th chT-EU |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Svidler | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Nordic Grand Prix |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Svidler | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Koop Tjuchem |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Svidler | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Groningen |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Ivan Sokolov?
In 12 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 1 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1995 to May 2006.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Scotch Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.