Predrag Nikolic vs Ivan Sokolov

GM Predrag Nikolic (2551) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)

Nikolic wins

draws

Sokolov wins

games

Predrag Nikolic and Ivan Sokolov have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Oct 2012. Nikolic leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 20 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Nikolic	Draws	Sokolov
Nikolic with White	18	1	13	4
Sokolov with White	11	1	7	3

Results by time format

Format	Games	Nikolic	Draws	Sokolov
Classical	22	2	16	4
Blitz	5	0	3	2
Rapid	2	0	1	1

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Draws	Sokolov
D18	Slav Defense	3	2	1
D11	Slav Defense	2	1	1
D12	Slav Defense	2	2	0
D78	Indian Defense	2	2	0
A80	Dutch Defense	2	2	0
D02	King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation	1	0	1
A85	Queen's Pawn Game	1	0	1
A84	Horwitz Defense	1	1	0

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Oct 2012	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	0-1	King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation	Barcelona Casino
May 2009	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Queen's Pawn Game	7th Brussels rap
Oct 2008	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	17th chT-CRO 1A
Jul 2004	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	1st Amsterdam ACT Open
Nov 2003	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	2nd Selfoss Milk Masters
Jun 2003	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Greenland Open
Jun 2003	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	0-1	Slav Defense	chT-NED 0203 Playoff
Mar 2003	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Reykjavik Edda Rapid
Oct 2002	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	1st Selfoss Milk Masters
Feb 2002	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	NED Open 5'
Feb 2002	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Queen's Indian Defense	NED Open 5'
Oct 2000	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	0-1	Slav Defense	ch-EU 1st 5'
Oct 2000	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Semi-Slav Defense	ch-EU 1st 5'
Aug 1999	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	Lost Boys
Jun 1999	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense	ch-NED 54
Oct 1998	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Dutch Defense	EU-Cup 14th Group 6
Jun 1998	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Dutch Defense	ch-NED 53
Jun 1998	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation	28th Sarajevo Bosnia
Jul 1997	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	ch-NED52
Feb 1997	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Hoogovens
Jan 1994	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1-0	Benoni Defense	Hoogovens
Jan 1993	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Queen's Gambit Accepted	Elenite
Jan 1993	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Vidmar Memorial
May 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	0-1	King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation	34th YUG-Cup
Jan 1991	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1/2-1/2	Horwitz Defense	Bled/Rogaska Slatina
Jan 1991	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Belgrade Investbank
Jan 1989	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	1-0	Slav Defense	Hoogovens
Jan 1988	Predrag Nikolic	Ivan Sokolov	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	02nd Pula Open
Jan 1987	Ivan Sokolov	Predrag Nikolic	0-1	English Opening	Sarajevo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Predrag Nikolic and Ivan Sokolov?

In 29 recorded games, Predrag Nikolic has 2 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.

How many times have Predrag Nikolic and Ivan Sokolov played each other?

Our database records 29 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Oct 2012.

What openings do Predrag Nikolic and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.