Rafael A Vaganian vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Rafael A Vaganian and Ivan Sokolov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Nov 2006. Vaganian leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaganian with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sokolov with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Rafael A Vaganian | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Venaco Open |
| Aug 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Apr 2002 | Rafael A Vaganian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 03rd Poikovsky Karpov |
| Feb 2002 | Rafael A Vaganian | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | NED Open 5' |
| Feb 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | NED Open 5' |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1994 | Rafael A Vaganian | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Tilburg |
| Jan 1991 | Rafael A Vaganian | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bled/Rogaska Slatina |
| Jan 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1987 | Ivan Sokolov | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Sarajevo |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rafael A Vaganian and Ivan Sokolov?
In 10 recorded games, Rafael A Vaganian has 2 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Rafael A Vaganian and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Nov 2006.
What openings do Rafael A Vaganian and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.